Chinese Characters: A "Radical" Approach

Language: Korean

Published by Ilchokak, Seoul, 2003

8933704396 / 9788933704394

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A unique tool for the task of learning to read Chinese, the author takes an etymological approach to each of the 2,300 characters addressed in this volume. Each character is broken down into its component radical(s) (there are 214 such radicals identified in modern written Chinese), after which the author employs the 'root' meanings of these radicals both to explain the creation of the character and as an effective path to memorization. The result is a particularly effective method for the non-native speaker to learn to read Chinese, but may also be used by those who have already learned to read, to enhance their understanding of the characters' underlying meanings. Designed both for students of Chinese characters as used in Chinese and also as used in modern written Korean. Characters are indexed alphabetically by: 'first visible radical', 'Chinese (Pinyin) reading', 'Korean reading', 'English meaning' and 'in the order in which they appear in a Chinese dictionary'. The author, a career diplomat and gifted polyglot, spent some five years on the development of the system. 1,026 pp. A new/unread copy - highly recommended. [PLEASE NOTE : OVERSIZE BOOK, PROBABLY REQUIRING EXTRA POSTAGE - PLEASE EMAIL FOR POSTAL CHARGES TO YOUR DESTINATION] Size: 25 x 18 cm.…

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Title
Chinese Characters: A "Radical" Approach
Author
Whitlock, James C., Jr.
Publisher
Ilchokak, Seoul
Publication year
2003
Condition
New
Dust jacket
New
Binding
Hard bound
Language
Korean
ISBN 10
8933704396
ISBN 13
9788933704394
Edition
First, revised, edition.

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