Good Characters Friday, December 20, 2024, Newsletter

Normal Turnaround Resumes January 1!

Good news! We’re back on track, and starting January 1, 2025, we will return to our normal 2-week turnaround time for all orders. Thank you for your patience and support—we’re excited to serve you with our usual care and efficiency!

Good Characters Announces the Chinese Character of the Year 2024: 險 (xiǎn)

The Good Characters Chinese Character of the Year 2024 is 險 (xiǎn), representing risk, challenge, precariousness, danger, and close calls—such as narrowly avoiding disaster—which we see as the defining theme of 2024. More

Deep Dive Into the Character of the Year 2024

From your perspective, what would your personal pick be if you were choosing the Word of the Year? Our Character of the Year is 險: thrill (驚險), risk (風險), danger (危險), and close call (好險). My personal word of the year is patience. Some others have chosen words like tranquility, awesome, unhinged, adapt, terrible, mixed, steadfast, content, distrust, magnificent, or endurance. More

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Photo: A vibrant autumn day in Old Town Clovis, CA, showcases the fiery red and orange leaves of a tree, glowing amidst the greenery below. The charming street scene features classic black lampposts and a quiet small-town vibe, with the soft haze of an overcast sky adding a cozy atmosphere to this picturesque downtown moment. If you’re ever in the area, be sure to visit Old Town Clovis for its quaint shops, friendly ambiance, and stunning seasonal beauty!