7 Powerful Chinese Memory Tricks to Never Forget Anything Again

By Saurav Pandey | April 14, 2025

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1. 联想记忆法 (Liánxiǎng Jìyì Fǎ) – Association Memory Technique

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2. 口诀记忆法 (Kǒujué Jìyì Fǎ) – Rhyme & Acronym Technique

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3. 分块记忆法 (Fēnkuài Jìyì Fǎ) – Chunking Technique

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4. 图像记忆法 (Túxiàng Jìyì Fǎ) – Visualization Technique

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5. 复习记忆法 (Fùxí Jìyì Fǎ) – Spaced Repetition Technique

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6. 故事串联法 (Gùshì Chuànlián Fǎ) – Story Linking Method

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7. 位置记忆法 (Wèizhì Jìyì Fǎ) – Memory Palace (Loci Method)

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