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Reading & Writing Chinese Simplified Character Edition by William McNaughton
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- Reading & Writing Chinese Simplified Character Edition
- Publication Date
- 2005-08-01
- Edition Number
- 2
- Pages
- 311
- ISBN
- 9780804835091
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
0804835098
ISBN-13
9780804835091
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2724534
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Publication Name
Reading and Writing-Chinese
Language
English
Subject
Chinese
Publication Year
2005
Features
Revised, Revised Edition
Type
Language Course
Subject Area
Foreign Language Study
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
21.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-923053
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"This book presents over 2000 essential characters for reading everyday Chinese. The layout is beautiful, the blue ink for characters works well, the order of strokes is clearly presented and the different meanings and pronunciations are explained. This one complements nicely the material above." -- Goodreads, "This book presents over 2000 essential characters for reading everyday Chinese. The layout is beautiful, the blue ink for characters works well, the order of strokes is clearly presented and the different meanings and pronunciations are explained. This one complements nicely the material above." - Goodreads
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
495.111
Table Of Content
o Introduction covering the essentials of learning the Chinese writing system using the modern simplified format o Comprehensive charts of modern simplified Chinese radicals and their traditional character equivalents o Features the Student's 1,020 Character List and the Official 2,000 Character List o Pronunciation, definition and derivations for the basic 1,062 characters, presented in a systematic and thorough manner o Use of hanyu pinyin romanization o Memorization tips, stroke order diagrams and cross-references to look-alike characters o Notes on those aspects of the Chinese writing system that are often overlooked o Alphabetical index and stroke-count, stroke-order index
Synopsis
This new edition focuses on the internationally recognised test of proficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK)., This is a revised second edition of Tuttle's Reading and Writing Chinese . Reading and Writing Chinese has long been the bestselling reference text for foreign students and teachers of Chinese characters. This new edition focuses on the internationally recognized test of Chinese language proficiency, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). All 800 characters prescribed for Level A are covered here, and the 1400+ Levels B and C characters are covered concisely. All of the prescribed vocabulary for Levels A-C of the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi is included among the example compounds. Knowledge of the 2,200+ characters and 5,253+ vocabulary items covered will equip students to take the test at either the Basic or the Elementary-Intermediate standard. Success in the top band of the Basic standard is sufficient to enter college in China. Completely revised with simplified characters, it draws on the lessons learned from the use of the book in classrooms to provide a convenient and up-to-date introduction to the Chinese writing system. materials are organized in units of progressive difficulty and complexity, with clear definitions of the individual characters presented in a logical and systematical sequence. The student's ability to read Chinese and write Chinese are reinforced throughout., Reading & Writing Chinese is a classic, best-selling introduction for beginning students to the Chinese writing system. This simplified character edition presents Chinese characters in the writing system used in the world today. This edition includes 1100 new combinations of characters, 70 new notes on language usage, and an updated introduction to the Chinese writing system that incorporates insights into the contemporary state of the Chinese language.|9780804835091|, This is a revised second edition of Tuttle's Reading and Writing Chinese . Reading and Writing Chinese has long been the bestselling reference text for foreign students and teachers of Chinese characters. This new edition focuses on the internationally recognized test of Chinese language proficiency, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). All 800 characters prescribed for Level A are covered here, and the 1400+ Levels B and C characters are covered concisely. All of the prescribed vocabulary for Levels A-C of the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi is included among the example compounds. Knowledge of the 2,200+ characters and 5,253+ vocabulary items covered will equip students to take the test at either the Basic or the Elementary-Intermediate standard. Success in the top band of the Basic standard is sufficient to enter college inChina. Completely revised with simplified characters, it draws on the lessons learned from the use of the book in classrooms to provide a convenient and up-to-date introduction to the Chinese writing system. materials are organized in units of progressive difficulty and complexity, with clear definitions of the individual characters presented in a logical and systematical sequence. The student's ability to read Chinese and write Chinese are reinforced throughout.
LC Classification Number
PL1171
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- m***m (2297)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseI’m thrilled with my recent purchase . The website was user-friendly, and the product descriptions were accurate. Customer service was prompt and helpful, answering all my questions. My order arrived quickly, well-packaged, and the product exceeded my expectations in quality. I’m impressed with the attention to detail and the overall experience. I’ll definitely shop here again and highly recommend from this seller to others. Thank you for a fantastic experience!
- a***n (43)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseMistakenly ordered a paperback that I thought was a hardcover, not sellers fault; it was described properly on the listing. Seller still processed a refund the day I went to return the item and let me keep the item anyway. A+++ service. Book arrived quickly in great condition and for a great price. Thank you so much! Amazing seller!
- n***c (94)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseseller was communicative about my shipment, media mail took a while and tracking wasn't updated frequently, but seller communicated to me very quickly on status. the item came new and wrapped as described, though the packaging in it was packed wasn't sturdy and falling apart when it got to me.