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The Trio System is a unique, patent-protected learning method designed to help you read and write thousands of Asian characters quickly and effectively. It uses Memory Jogger Sentences — short English phrases that embed coded clues — to help you recall a character’s structure and meaning.
The method bridges your existing knowledge of English with Asian character writing, making memorization natural, fast, and (sometimes) downright funny.

The Trio System covers a wide range of Asian scripts, including:

• Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese)

• Japanese (Kanji)

• Korean (Hanja)

• Vietnamese (Chữ Nôm)

• Singaporean and other Chinese-influenced languages
  Because these scripts share many characters, the system lets you learn one set and apply it across multiple languages.

The Trio System breaks each character down into three components:

1. English Memory Jogger Sentence — a phrase that represents the meaning.

2. Embedded Codes — hidden cues in the phrase that point to the character’s structure.

3. Bridge Concept — a mental link connecting the phrase and the written form so you can reconstruct the character from memory.
   By combining humor, logic, and visual association, you’ll store and recall characters far more efficiently than with rote memorization.

Your purchase includes:

• Paperback Course – 30 chapters, instant-feedback quizzes, and “Time Outs” for review.

• Three Electronic Companion Files:

  • The Actionary – 484 pages listing 7,200+ characters alphabetically with pronunciations in Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

  • Radical/Key Index – organize characters by their main radical or key.

  • Bridge Index – cross-references characters by their “bridge” concept.

• Informational & Setup Material – 29 pages to help you get started.

Yes.

• Paperback – great for tactile learners and note-taking.

• Electronic version – ideal for travel, quick searching, and mobile access.
  Both formats contain the same core content.

No. This course is designed for adult learners (18+). Some humor and references are intended for mature audiences.

The Trio System was developed by Mort Sanet, MD, JD, a linguist, author, and veteran of the U.S. Army. His multidisciplinary background, combined with decades of study in languages and memory techniques, led to this innovative approach.

Volume 2 is in production. It will expand coverage of non-radical elements and provide even more memory tools for complex characters.

Yes. The Trio System is fully documented and protected by multiple domestic and foreign patents.

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