Synopses & Reviews
andlt;bandgt;This is an invaluable study guide for learning basic Chinese characters.andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;iandgt;250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1andlt;/iandgt; is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in the Chinese language and a great way to learn Chinese characters.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;ulandgt;andlt;liandgt; Master each character's radical, stroke count and meaning.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Grow in proficiency by learning compound words.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Example sentences show how to use them in context.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Review activities reinforce your leaning progress.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;liandgt; Helpful writing guides and practice grids for every character.andlt;/liandgt;andlt;/ulandgt;After studying this book together with its companion, andlt;iandgt;250 Essential Chinese Characters, Volume 2andlt;/iandgt;, you'll have learned 500 of the most important characters in Chinese, and thousands of words in which they appear. Whether you're new to Chinese or coming back for review, each of these 250 characters offers you ways to improve your abilities to read Chinese and write Chinese.
Review
"These two books are excellent to learn to write the characters and understand their meaning and how they were created. The books present both the simplified version used in Mainland China, and the complex version used in Taiwan and Hong Kong." and#8212;andlt;bandgt;andlt;iandgt;Goodreadsandlt;/iandgt;andlt;/bandgt;
Synopsis
The characters you need to complete a business transaction, find a street address, and carry out many other important day-to-day tasks are all here. All entries include readings, meanings, stroke-orders, common compounds, and different versions of the Chinese characters. Actual use of these characters is illustrated in sample materials, forms to fill out, and photos taken in public places in China, where the ability to read the characters is indispensable
Synopsis
This is an invaluable study guide for learning basic Chinese characters. 250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in the Chinese language and a great way to learn Chinese characters.
- Master each character's radical, stroke count and meaning.
- Grow in proficiency by learning compound words.
- Example sentences show how to use them in context.
- Review activities reinforce your leaning progress.
- Helpful writing guides and practice grids for every character.
After studying this book together with its companion,
250 Essential Chinese Characters, Volume 2, you'll have learned 500 of the most important characters in Chinese, and thousands of words in which they appear. Whether you're new to Chinese or coming back for review, each of these 250 characters offers you ways to improve your abilities to read Chinese and write Chinese.
Synopsis
andlt;iandgt;250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1andlt;/iandgt; is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in Chinese.
Synopsis
250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in Chinese.
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Philip Yungkin Lee, Ph.D.andlt;/bandgt; is an applied linguist with 30 years of practical experience in teaching Chinese to foreign learners. He is the author of several books on Chinese.andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;bandgt;Darell Tibblesandlt;/bandgt; is the World Languages Coordinator and on the Mandarin Chinese language faculty at Vistamar School in El Segundo, CA.