Build in public
Notes on building the products and on language-learning methods.
Learn English vocabulary by roots (Latin & Greek)
English has 'roots' just like Hán–Việt: learn Latin & Greek roots to unlock whole word families. A table of common roots + how to apply it.
How to remember hanzi long-term: 5 methods for Vietnamese
Don't memorize stroke by stroke. 5 ways to remember Chinese characters that stick — anchor by Sino-Vietnamese sound, radicals, stories and spaced repetition.
100 common Hán–Việt words for learning Chinese (with tables)
A table of the highest-frequency Chinese characters with their Sino-Vietnamese reading, pinyin and meaning — learn by root to grow your Chinese vocabulary fast. For Vietnamese beginners.
Learning Chinese through Hán–Việt: the complete guide for Vietnamese speakers
About 60% of Vietnamese vocabulary has Chinese roots. A complete guide to using the Sino-Vietnamese (Hán–Việt) advantage to memorize characters, guess meanings and learn Chinese faster — with examples, a 30-day plan and an FAQ.
Starting Chinese from zero: a roadmap for Vietnamese learners
Never studied Chinese, or forgotten it all? Here's a clear 4-step roadmap for Vietnamese speakers: pinyin, high-frequency characters, the Hán–Việt method, and speaking practice — start right so you don't quit.
Pinyin and the 4 tones: a guide to correct Chinese pronunciation
What pinyin is, how the 4 tones work, and the sounds that are hard for Vietnamese speakers (zh/ch/sh, j/q/x, ü). A solid pronunciation base means people understand you from day one.
Chinese radicals for beginners: the 12 most common ones
Radicals are the 'alphabet' of Chinese characters — they help you guess meaning, remember characters and look words up. A table of 12 common radicals with Sino-Vietnamese readings, meanings and examples.
Build in public: how I built Mandanix from a real need
The story and philosophy behind Mandanix — a Chinese-learning product I built for myself and for Vietnamese learners: start from a real need, build honestly, and build in public.
What is shadowing, and how to use it to improve pronunciation
Shadowing means listening and repeating almost simultaneously after a native speaker. Learn why it improves pronunciation, intonation and reflexes — with a step-by-step routine.
Welcome to the build-in-public blog
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An HSK study roadmap for beginners
HSK is the standardized Chinese proficiency test. Here's a practical roadmap from zero: pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, listening and mock tests.
IELTS Speaking: how to actually improve your pronunciation
Pronunciation is 25% of your IELTS Speaking score but often neglected. Learn what pronunciation includes and how to practice it effectively.