There are many ways to learn Chinese words. I will provide you with a few ways i can think of here:
The best way to learn Chinese is that you can make a mental picture when remembering a word. For example, fuqian which is pay. You can picture the image of paying the seller for purchasing an item. This is because when a word is linked to a situation you frequently encounter on a daily basis, it will stay in your mind for longer. If your imagination isn’t the best, please search for images online.