The Secret Dots Hidden in Chinese Characters

Have you ever noticed these patterns in Chinese characters?
冰 (bīng, ice) has two dots.
河 (hé, river) has three dots.
熱 (rè, hot) has four dots.
Is that just a coincidence?
Actually, these dots reveal a hidden system that has existed for thousands of years.
Once you understand it, you’ll be able to guess the meanings of many Chinese characters.
Let’s find out why.