Reading and Writing Chinese Traditional Character Edition
Language: English
Published by Tuttle Publishing, US, 2016
- Softcover
- New

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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.…
Seller Inventory # LU-9780804847155
- Title
- Reading and Writing Chinese Traditional Character Edition
- Author
- William McNaughton, Li Ying
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing, US
- Publication year
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0804847150
- ISBN 13
- 9780804847155
"Reading and Writing Chinese" has been the leading text for foreign students and teachers of the Chinese writing system since it was first published. This completely revised edition draws on the lessons learnt from the use of the book in classrooms so as to provide a more convenient and up to date introduction to written Chinese. Over 1,100 new combinations of characters have been added, increasing the total vocabulary significantly to about 4,500 items. There are also new notes on usage to give students insight into the contemporary state of the Chinese language. The student's ability to read Chinese and write Chinese are reinforced throughout.
For each of the basic 1,062 characters, the pronunciation, definition and derivation are given, with examples of the use of most words and a chart showing how to write each character. Memorization tips and cautionary cross reference to look alike characters are also provided, as well as notes to help clarify those overlooked aspects of the Chinese writing system.
Key features of this book: The Student's 1,020 List and the Official 2,000 List. Over 2,000 characters and 4,500 vocabulary items. Pronunciations given in standard Hanyu Pinyin Ronamized form Memorization hints and stroke order diagrams. Hong Kong/Taiwan and China/Singapore forms. Traditional and modern radical systems. The best-selling student's guide"
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