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Reading and Writing Chinese
Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds)
Häftad, Engelska, 2013
210 kr
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This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters.Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been thoroughly revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 Chinese characters' current definitions, derivations, pronunciations, and examples of correct usage by utilizing cleverly condensed grids. This guide also focuses on Pinyin, which is the official system to transcribe Hanzi, Chinese characters, into Latin script, now universally used in mainland China and Singapore. Traditional characters (still used in Taiwan and Hong Kong) are also included, making this a complete reference. Newly updated and revised, these characters are the ones officially prescribed by the Chinese government for the internationally recognized test of proficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). The student's ability to read and write Chinese are reinforced throughout the text. Key features of this newly-expanded edition include:The 1,725 most frequently used characters in both Simplified and Traditional forms.All 2,633 characters and 5,000+ compounds required for the HSK Exam.Standard Hanyu Pinyin romanizations.More mnemonic phrases and etymologies to help you remember the characters.An extensive introduction, alphabetical index, and index according to stroke count and stroke order.Completely updated/expanded English definitions.Convenient quick-reference tables of radicals.Updated and revised compounds, plus 25% more vocabulary now offered.Codes to assist those who are preparing for the AP exam or the HSK exam.
Reading & Writing Chinese Traditional Character Edition
A Comprehensive Guide to the Chinese Writing System
Häftad, Engelska, 2016
183 kr
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A comprehensive guide to reading and writing Chinese characters.Reading and Writing Chinese is a widely used reference for students and teachers of the Chinese writing system. This revised edition updates and expands the original work, incorporating classroom experience to provide a clear and structured introduction to written Chinese.Over 1,100 vocabulary items have been added, bringing the total to approximately 4,500. The book provides systematic coverage of over 1,000 core characters, supporting both reading and writing development through consistent practice and explanation.Each character includes pronunciation in Hanyu Pinyin, definition, and derivation, along with example usage. Memorization tips and notes on similar or easily confused characters are included throughout, helping clarify key aspects of the writing system.Key features include:Over 1,000 core characters and approximately 4,500 vocabulary itemsExpanded coverage with more than 1,100 additional entriesHanyu Pinyin pronunciations for all entriesCharacter derivation and usage notesStroke-order guidance and writing supportMemorization tips and "look-alike" character notesCoverage of both traditional and simplified formsRadical and structural organization of characters