Comments on: Spaced repetition software: What it is and how to use it to learn Chinese

By: When spaced repetition fails, and what to do about it | Hacking Chinese

When spaced repetition fails, and what to do about it | Hacking Chinese — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:07:22 +0000

[…] Spaced repetition: What it is and how to use it to learn Chinese […]

By: Remembering is a skill you can learn | Hacking Chinese

Remembering is a skill you can learn | Hacking Chinese — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:04:51 +0000

[…] Most people can’t rely only on mnemonics to remember things; they also need reviewing, preferably spaced repetition. This doesn’t mean that you should review the mnemonic specifically, but that you should use it […]

By: Tikaf

Tikaf — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 05:42:51 +0000

I can’t agree more with the above, seeing as I discovered S.R.S./ Anki thanks to this site. It has helped me a lot to reach an intermediate level.
However, past that point and specifically in the case of someone having limited time, I wonder whether S.R.S. has any use compared to consuming content itself.
Whenever I talk to someone or read/watch/listen to something and discover something new, I can feel that tension between:
1-Ankify this OR 2-Keep ‘consuming’ this and it will make sense in the long run.
I am aware of the general rule about Ankifying content after encountering it 3-5 times, but again, what if your time is limited unlike students, and the exposition to the same content conflicts with retention?

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ZGBriefs | February 26, 2026 , ingrace.ccingrace.cc — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:14:54 +0000

[…] Spaced Repetition Software: What It Is and How to Use It to Learn Chinese (February 23, 2026, Hacking Chinese)Spaced repetition means that you review words you want to learn in certain intervals to maximize learning efficiency. Since this involves keeping track of much data, a computer program is needed to handle it properly. Spaced repetition software is very powerful and can be used for many things, but learning vocabulary and characters are perhaps the most important applications. […]

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Wed, 17 Dec 2025 20:57:43 +0000

[…] you are using Anki too, or another flashcard app with spaced repetition that shows you how many times you’ve reviewed a card and how many of those were correct, you […]

By: Cultivate your Chinese flashcard garden... or burn it down and start afresh | Hacking Chinese

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:38:25 +0000

[…] Review your flashcards regularly to reinforce memory and prevent forgetting. The main benefit of spaced repetition with flashcards is that it’s a great way to maintain basic knowledge of char…, but this only works if you use them consistently. Water your flashcard garden or it will wither […]

By: 8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back | Hacking Chinese

8 myths about learning Chinese that are holding you back | Hacking Chinese — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:32:48 +0000

[…] benefits from spacing review or practice over time, and vocabulary acquisition is no exception. Use spaced repetition software, or if you really don’t like it, then make sure you read and listen more for natural spaced […]

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Fri, 14 Feb 2025 04:39:27 +0000

[…] “Spaced repetition software allows you to retain a large number of words without spending too much time. This increases our passive understanding of the language a lot and allows us to gradually increase the amount of the target language we can absorb and therefore also increasing the efficiency of our immersion effort. So, in essence, I think reading and listening in combination with SRS is the best way to expand vocabulary.” […]

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By: How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner | Hacking Chinese

How to learn Chinese characters as a beginner | Hacking Chinese — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:59:13 +0000

[…] Once you know the character, don’t mass your repetitions – Even though you have now written the character a few times and can write it from memory if asked to do so right now, this ability will fade very soon. If you want to be able to write the character tomorrow, or maybe even an hour from now, some reviewing is necessary. Some people (including most native speakers) write the same character again and again, hoping that they can etch them into their minds. This works, but it’s very inefficient. Instead, you should spread out your repetitions over time. Write other characters, do some listening practice or just do something else entirely for a bit. Spreading reviews like this is several times more efficient than writing the same character over and over. While there is software that helps you schedule your reviews effectively, you don’t need to commit to any app or service right now, just don’t mass your repetitions. You can even create your paper flashcards for your first few weeks of learning while you check out the spaced repetition software on offer. […]