China Books

(For this item please quote stock ID 787) ISBN: 9787806033203

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This is the only introductory manual for writing Chinese characters prepared specifically for an English-speaking audience. The author guides the reader through the fundamentals of writing and introduces the different type of script used in China today - their evolution, their place in Chinese tradition and the relations among them. The book provides basic instruction in writing with a modern fountain pen rather than a brush. Only commonly used characters - both simplified and full forms - appear as examples and exercises. Also included is an explanation of how to look up characters in a Chinese dictionary. This attractive and charming book - full of anecdotes and calligraphic aphorisms - is both a useful classroom tool and an enjoyable reading experience for anyone with an interest in the language and culture of China. (For this item please quote stock ID 4528) ISBN: 9780300057713

[In Chinese only] Comprising 12 chapters, this text was collated and compiled by two veteran calligraphers on the basis of lectures they had given at a number of institutes of higher learning. This book is a summary of their experiences in studying and teaching calligraphy over several decades, and focuses on basic theories, fundamental skills and techniques, and principles for the study of calligraphy. Profusely illustrated and with abundant reference material, it is suitable for native Chinese speaking beginners and those who already have some basic knowledge of calligraphy. (For this item please quote stock ID 6457) ISBN: 9787505405448

Chinese is based on 214 symbols, or radicals. Centuries ago these symbols were adopted by the Japanese as well. Each symbol - which means the same thing to a Japanese even though it is called by different names - is delightfully explored in this unique book - an unusual way to penetrate a rich, mysterious world and learn how a written language can reflect the philosophy of an entire culture. (For this item please quote stock ID 6866) ISBN: 9780896597747

(For this item please quote stock ID 6927) ISBN: 9780872860148

Designed to provide an efficient way to master Mandarin Chinese pronunciation. The well designed drills and quizzes will engage the students in an active learning experience. It can be used as an independent text or in conjunction with the CD-ROM HyperChinese published by Cheng & Tsui. (For this item please quote stock ID 8608) ISBN: 9787561906910

Developing Chinese Writing Skills focuses on the instruction of students in practical writing rather than emphasing too much theory. The selected examples have been chosen for their intrinsic interest as well as their superb style and readability. The writing guide and grammar tips are combined with the exercises in a lively way so that they can be easily mastered and put to immediate practical use. This textbook can be used by teachers of Chinese for use in class, but it is also suitable for self-study. (For this item please quote stock ID 10323) ISBN: 9787800525230

(For this item please quote stock ID 11738) ISBN: 9789812042958

A continuation of Tracing the Roots of Chinese Character: 500 Cases, this book contains another 500 cases Chinese characters. With a list of seven forms of each character, each one is presented with a vivid picture and a simple explanation, it describes simply and visually the evolutionary history of Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 15096) ISBN: 9787561907498

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Far and away the most useful analysis of characters for beginner and intermediate students. 1,000 of the most important characters are analysed according to primitives, phonetics and historical development. A traditional method offers mnemonic aid to students of Chinese, Japanese. (For this item please quote stock ID 16096) ISBN: 9780486230450

Facsimile reprint of 1927 edition. Rich analysis of 2,300 characters according to traditional systems into primitives. Also reference lexicon of 7,000 characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 16114) ISBN: 9780486213217

A systematic discussion on the usage of quantity, form, pronunciation, arrangement, and information processing of modern Chinese characters. Also discusses the use of characters in interpersonal communication. Detailed bibliography is appended. (For this item please quote stock ID 21324) ISBN: 9787301025970

The strokes used in Chinese characters were originally fashioned after bird tracks and shadows cast by trees. They are beautifully expressive even to those who do not understand their meaning. To the Chinese, writing is not only a means of communication, it also has the force to transform reality. The book in this box introduces the history of Chinese writing and gives many examples of the way in which simple brush strokes are combined to convey not only words but also complete ideas. The Chinese character tattoos that accompany the book can be harmlessly and temporarily adhered to the body for a wonderful and exotic effect. (For this item please quote stock ID 21509) ISBN: 9780740728952

(For this item please quote stock ID 23050) ISBN: 9787506257121

(Teaching Materials for the Chinese Diploma of Chinese for Foreigners Series) (For this item please quote stock ID 23913) ISBN: 9787561913239

Building on the success of A Chinese Character A Day Practice Pad, Volume 2 helps learners memorise hundreds of unfamiliar Chinese characters. Beginners can master one character a day with just a few minutes of practice. The combined use of these two volumes enables learners to master basic characters and construct simple sentences in Chinese quickly. (For this item please quote stock ID 25419) ISBN: 9780804833899

The two volumes of Chinese Characters in Pictures contain approximately 200 commonly used Chinese characters. Each character is introduced and explained in terms of structure and the way it symbolises meaning. Stroke order - used to write characters, radicals by which characters are arranged in Chinese dictionaries, and everyday words and phrases formed with the characters - are also included. (For this item please quote stock ID 25473) ISBN: 9787802001015

The two volumes of Chinese Characters in Pictures contain approximately 200 commonly used Chinese characters. Each character is introduced and explained in terms of structure and the way it symbolises meaning. Stroke order - used to write characters, radicals by which characters are arranged in Chinese dictionaries, and everyday words and phrases formed with the characters - are also included. (For this item please quote stock ID 25474) ISBN: 9787802001022

For language students of all ages - an effective, easy-to-use, enjoyable aid to learning Mandarin. Fifteen thematic scenes depict a picnic, farm, town, zoo, park, classroom, supermarket, and eight other settings. Illustrations within each scene portray people, animals, and things - each clearly identified by the appropriate word in Mandarin and in pinyin transliteration. Pictures can be coloured - which adds to the fun of learning! (For this item please quote stock ID 26124) ISBN: 9780486449111

Especially designed for beginners, Learning Chinese Characters from Ms. Zhang is a set of textbooks for a course in Chinese characters. The set separates learning to write Chinese characters from learning to read Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 26205) ISBN: 9787561912942

Especially designed for beginners, Learning Chinese Characters from Ms. Zhang is a set of textbooks for a course in Chinese characters. The set separates learning to write Chinese characters from learning to read Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 26206) ISBN: 9787561914649

Especially designed for beginners, Learning Chinese Characters from Ms. Zhang is a set of textbooks for a course in Chinese characters. The set separates learning to write Chinese characters from learning to read Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 26207) ISBN: 9787561912959

This book consists of two sections, 'Three Sinogram Verses Using Free Radicals' and 'Three Sinogram Verses Using Bound Radicals'. The first part of 'Three Sinogram Verses Using Free Radical' presents 56 verses, which collects the most frequently-used radicals that are characters by themselves. Each verse is composed of three characters, two single characters and a combined character thereby formed. The two single characters are respectively two radicals; therefore, 112 radicals are introduced in this primer. Every four verses form a stanza, metrically precise and beautiful so as to greatly facilitate recital and memorisation. For each radical, the order of strokes as well as the example characters formed by it, are shown. For the combined characters, in addition to the introduction to forms, pronunciation and meanings, their structures and methods of formation are also explained, together with a simple illustration to their etymology. The second part, 'Three Sinogram Verses Using Bound Radicals' includes 20 verses, which mainly deals with those radicals that are not characters by themselves, but the variation of the radicals through derivation or simplification. Each verse has three characters, and each character contains a radical, thereby 60 bound radicals are introduced. Every four verses form a stanza, not only melodious, but also meaningful. Apart from the above two sections, the stroke index of the 172 radicals specified in this book is provided in the last part. In addition, the tracing exercises are designed for students to practice after class, whereas the exercises of identifying radicals could be used either in the classroom or as an assignment. The 'Radical Indexing System for Chinese Characters', though presented the last, is also an important component of this book. (For this item please quote stock ID 26229) ISBN: 9787561909973

Based on The Outline of Graded Chinese Characters promulgated by the Examination Section in the Office of the National Committee for Chinese as a Second Language, Beijing. The 1,000 basic Chinese characters included in this book were chosen with Chinese language beginners in mind. Each character comes with a detailed analysis, including: ? Meaning: equivalent meaning in English with ample bilingual samples ? Usage: common collocations and their related idiomatic usage ? Pronunciation: tone and pronunciation specific to the usage ? Stroke Order: with simplified and traditional forms ? Parts of Speech: for each character ? Useful indices and appendices attached for easy reference Professor Wang Guo'an is an expert in teaching Chinese to non-Chinese speakers at the College of International Cultural Exchange, Fudan University, Shanghai. He has written many books in this field and has frequently travelled internationally for language teaching and research. (For this item please quote stock ID 26236) ISBN: 9789629960100

(For this item please quote stock ID 26709) ISBN: 9787561913987

Written by Chinese teaching experts from China and the United States and international schools in Beijing and Shanghai, this series features a unqiue teaching method which makes it easy for teachers to give guidance and instruction to students mastering the language. Many of the Chinese characters that the students have learned reappear in the rhythmical texts which helps them to master them in a short time. (For this item please quote stock ID 27025) ISBN: 9787561913734

Written by Chinese teaching experts from China and the United States and international schools in Beijing and Shanghai, this series features a unqiue teaching method which makes it easy for teachers to give guidance and instruction to students mastering the language. Many of the Chinese characters that the students have learned reappear in the rhythmical texts which helps them to master them in a short time. (For this item please quote stock ID 27026) ISBN: 9787561915318

Written by Chinese teaching experts from China and the United States and international schools in Beijing and Shanghai, this series features a unique teaching method that makes it easy for teachers to give guidance and instruction to students mastering the language. Many of the Chinese characters that the students have learned reappear in the rhythmical texts which helps them to master them in a short time. (For this item please quote stock ID 27123) ISBN: 9787900689221

The Chinese character is the written symbol of the Chinese language and records, documents and conveys information. This set explains strokes, the stroke writing order and the structure of Chinese characters. Through examples and demostrations, learners will find the set helpful for understanding and remembering various writing rules. What's more, this set also shows the evolution of Chinese characters which will arouse the interest of learners. (For this item please quote stock ID 27148) ISBN: 9787802002036

Calligraphy enthusiasts can expand their horizons and augment their repertory of scripts with this detailed excursion into the method of creating beautifully inscribed Chinese characters. Organized into sections, this book presents Chinese characters that embrace a diversity of themes, including peace, happiness, love, long life, and many others. Each of 300 characters is presented with an explanation of its meaning and a note on how it is pronounced. Clear, step-by-step directions show beginning students exactly how to render the series of strokes which, when combined, create each elegant Chinese character. The author lists all necessary tools and materials, which include different kinds of paper, brushes and brush stands, paperweights, ink sticks, and ink stones. A chapter titled ?Gallery of Chinese Calligraphy? presents many examples of traditional and contemporary Chinese calligraphic art from a variety of renowned artists. A glossary defines all items and terms that are cited in the book. (For this item please quote stock ID 27630) ISBN: 9780731813117

Written by Chinese teaching experts from China and the United States and international schools in Beijing and Shanghai, this series features a unqiue teaching method which makes it easy for teachers to give guidance and instruction to students mastering the language. Many of the Chinese characters that the students have learned reappear in the rhythmical texts which helps them to master them in a short time. (For this item please quote stock ID 27801) ISBN: 9787561916391

Practice Writing books for Easy Chinese Textbooks Series.Grid-squared writing books with sample characters and room for your own practice. For blank exercise books, see Stock ID 27852. (For this item please quote stock ID 27940) ISBN: 9787561918661

Especially designed for beginners, Learning Chinese Characters from Ms. Zhang is a set of textbooks for a course in Chinese characters. The set separates learning to write Chinese characters from learning to read Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 28108) ISBN: 9787561912935

Especially designed for beginners, Learning Chinese Characters from Ms. Zhang is a set of textbooks for a course in Chinese characters. The set separates learning to write Chinese characters from learning to read Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 28109) ISBN: 9787561914632

Describes (in Chinese) the origin and development of 1,000 characters, and at the same time looks at the relationship between their structure and meaning. Examples are given of their use in poetry and comparisons with similar characters with which they may be confused. This book is of especial use for readers who want to improve their understanding of classical literature. (For this item please quote stock ID 28321) ISBN: 9787801955364

A pocket reference guide designed to allow those learning Chinese to better understand the most commonly-encountered Chinese characters used in celebrations and those carrying auspicious meaning. Includes mini CD. (For this item please quote stock ID 28456) ISBN: 9781592650453

(For this item please quote stock ID 28901) ISBN: 9789620712227

Written by Chinese teaching experts from China and the United States and international schools in Beijing and Shanghai, this series features a unqiue teaching method which makes it easy for teachers to give guidance and instruction to students mastering the language. Many of the Chinese characters that the students have learned reappear in the rhythmical texts which helps them to master them in a short time. (For this item please quote stock ID 29587) ISBN: 9787561920220

(For this item please quote stock ID 10989) ISBN: 9780887100253

The series is a well-formatted, well-illustrated, informative and fascinating series, with standard model characters and systematic theories for self-study. Each of six books consists of the following chapters: ?A Brief Introduction?, ?Techniques?, ?Strokes?, ?Radicals?, ?Structure?, ?The Art of Composition?, ?Creation?, ?Copying?, and ?Appreciation?, which should help beginners learn the rudiments, and other learners improve their calligraphy techniques and skills. Chinese characters fall into a number of styles: regular, running, grass, official and seal scripts. Seal scripts may be divided into large and small characters; official scripts into Qin and Han styles; grass characters into Zhang (cursive official), Jin (modern) and Kuang (wild) scripts; and regular characters into Wei and Tang scripts. Chinese calligraphy not only reflects the character of individual calligraphers, but also presents the styles and flavours of different regions and eras. (For this item please quote stock ID 8314) ISBN: 9787800524592

(For this item please quote stock ID 28350) ISBN: 9787107195259

As the subsequent product of Magical Chinese Characters: Building Blocks for Learning Chinese Characters, this series of textbooks can be used independently or as supplementary materials. Learners are required to have learned Chinese for more than one year and acquired basic ability in listening and speaking Chinese. Magical Chinese Characters: Radicals for Learning Chinese Characters 2 has altogether 25 lessons in 2 units. The unit of "Nature Related ?" introduces 11 Chinese radicals and the 216 Chinese characters composed by them. The unit of "Manmade Related" introduces 17 Chinese radicals and the 313 Chinese characters composed by them. For each character, its form, meaning, writing method, usage and word formation are introduced in a scientific and practical way. The simple and interesting texts contain the many characters of the same radical, facilitating the students' memorization and mastery of characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 29715) ISBN: 9787561920923

(For this item please quote stock ID 14232) ISBN: 9787541118180

(For this item please quote stock ID 10988) ISBN: 9780887101427

(For this item please quote stock ID 23048) ISBN: 9787506257169

Introduces the rules and basic knowledge of Chinese characters, and analyses the structure of three categories of Chinese characters - pictographs, associative compounds and phonograms, starting from basic knowledge of strokes, stroke order rules, components, and radicals. Includes a 330pp textbooks and 280pp exercise book. (For this item please quote stock ID 26422) ISBN: 9787301092866

(For this item please quote stock ID 15189) ISBN: 9780887100338

(For this item please quote stock ID 788) ISBN: 9780966075007

Creatively illustrates the historical development of the Chinese language from pictographs, and systematically introduces the development of radicals and their related characters. Volume 3 contains an indispensable index of all characters in the series. (For this item please quote stock ID 11747) ISBN: 9789812324795

Creatively illustrates the historical development of the Chinese language from pictographs, and systematically introduces the development of radicals and their related characters. Volume 3 contains an indispensable index of all characters in the series. (For this item please quote stock ID 11748) ISBN: 9789812324528

In his latest book, J. Marshall Unger exposes the historical, scientific, cultural, and practical flaws accompanying the widespread belief that Chinese characters embody pure, language-less meaning. Whether one is interested in Chinese characters from the standpoint of language, literature, semiotics, psychology, history, cultural studies, or computers, Ideogram contains new ideas and insights that are sure to challenge preconceptions and provoke thought. 'In this informative and entertaining book, once and for all, J. Marshall Unger thoroughly demolishes the notion that Chinese characters directly convey meaning without any reference to specific languages and cultural contexts. To do so, he unleashes an amazing array of weapons, ranging from the perceptions of a famous comedian, the techniques of specialists in memorisation, the secrets of shorthand, the mysteries of probability, computer science, and artificial intelligence, to the profundities of philosophy. With a razor-sharp mind and deft pen, he exposes the self-contradictory folly of those who would assert some sort of independent, transcendental status for Chinese characters. Anyone who reads this book from beginning to end - parts of it are easy and fun, others are challenging and demanding - will surely come to the same conclusion as the author: in reality, there is no such thing as an ideogram' - from the foreword by Victor Mair. J. Marshall Unger is professor of Japanese and chair of the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures at Ohio State University. (For this item please quote stock ID 21156) ISBN: 9780824827601

(For this item please quote stock ID 16793) ISBN: 9789622382503

More Chinese For Kids Flash Cards is not simply a set of vocabulary words to memorise. Instead, this set is a method for naturally learning and comunicating in Chinese for kids. Focus on the learning needs of preschoolers through to age 12, this kit offers an effective, fun introduction to Chinese. Features: >contains 64 flash cards that get children talking about Nature, Opposites, Going places, and more; >help kids to build their vocabulary in a natural, age-appropriate way; >audio CD gives native pronunciation of the Chinese wrods and sample sentences for practice, also includes Chinese sing-along songs to help with learning; >includes the word's stroke order, root information, pinyin, and sample sentences; >colour wall chart keeps new vocabulary in sight for easy reference and review; >perfect for home or classroom learning; >for kids age 4-12 (and beyond!) (For this item please quote stock ID 29092) ISBN: 9780804839396

(For this item please quote stock ID 5191) ISBN: 9780824811150

Blank-square exercise books (For this item please quote stock ID 27852) ISBN: 9787561916407

(For this item please quote stock ID 26646) ISBN: 9787802001244

(For this item please quote stock ID 11736) ISBN: 9789812041265

(For this item please quote stock ID 23049) ISBN: 9787506257138

This dictionary on orthodox ways of writing Chinese characters collects 2,500 commonly used Chinese characters arranged alphabetically according to the pinyin pronunciation. Characters with the same pronunciation are listed according to the number of strokes. Each character, in red regular script, is provided with Chinese pinyin, illustrative phrases/sentences, stroke number and combination and structure of the character, explanations, stroke order, and 'knowledge window' (knowledge of Chinese characters and calligraphy). An index to the 'knowledge window' and a table for finding characters according to the form and number of strokes is also included. (For this item please quote stock ID 17899) ISBN: 9787100032476

A handy reference booklet containing: Table of Simplified and Unsimplified Characters, The Scheme for the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet, Table of Romanization Systems (H.WG.Y.F.), Rules of Stroke Order for Characters, Names of Strokes Composing Characters and Names of Radicals in Characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 13951) ISBN: 9787532605835

Discusses the basic meanings of Chinese characters with illustrations and includes over 1000 commonly used Chinese characters. Each headword is provided with representative ancient character patterns, including oracle bone inscriptions, bronze inscriptions and small seal characters, that not only show original meanings but also describe the origins and evolution of characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 16364) ISBN: 9787301046791

Finally overcome that major obstacle stopping you from learning Mandarin Chinese--comprehending its alphabet! Your First 100 Words in Chinese introduces you to its alphabet and basic vocabulary in easy-to-remember bites. Each word includes its pinyin romanization, English meaning, and an illustration, so you can visualize a word and remember what it means!

Get started on the path to Chinese proficiency and:

> Learn 100 words in eight basic topics--around the house, animals, around town, clothes, opposites, and more

> Use Scriptbreaker Tips to help you crack the code as you read Chinese words

> Speak Chinese confidently with help from the pronunciation guide and native speakers on audio CD

> Sharpen your knowledge of Chinese words, meanings, and pronunciations through audio games and tear-out flashcards

> Practice new expressions introduced on the audio CD

> Take the first step to reading and speaking in a new language with Your First 100 Words in Chinese.

(For this item please quote stock ID 31602) ISBN: 9780071498791

Intended as a guide to the origins and histories of Chinese characters. Although it can be used as a Chinese etymological dictionary, the book is an attempt to find a new way to teach the practical ideography of Chinese to those whose native scripts are alphabet-based. Whether borrowed or created, a character generally begins life in Chinese with one meaning and its ancient pronounciation. Yet no living language is static, and in time words develop a new pronunciation or meaning, and lose old ones. A look at the origins of the characters that make up the Chinese writing system involves also a look at the origins of Chinese civilisation. This profusely illustrated book shows a panorama of these fascinating characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 14019) ISBN: 9787800522437

A systematic, building block-style plan for mastering the most daunting aspect of learning Chinese - how to remember the meaning of more than 2,000 of the most common characters - is provided in this handbook. Beginning with the simplest of strokes, such as those for numbers, scepter, and earth, and progressing to the extremely complex, such as destroy, insert, and mouse, this manual presents a methodology employing memory techniques to associate meanings with the characters? visual components. A sequence of numbered panels displays each character in two font styles, and a notation in the adjacent margin describes the character?s pinyin pronunciation. Graphics that identify the components or characters from which the featured characters are drawn, and a listing of both the names of these root components, and the panel numbers that cite their location in the book augment the presentation. Beginners will be best served by using this guide in conjunction with the development of language skills, while those who are familiar with the language will find this book to be a comprehensive reference and refresher.
(For this item please quote stock ID 32109) ISBN: 9780982232408

Ni hao-or "Hello," as they say in China! Welcome back to Chinese learning adventures with Tuttle More Chinese for Kids Flash Cards. Following on the success of the first volume, this boxed set introduces 64 new flash cards that get children talking by introducing everyday words and sentences. Tuttle More Chinese for Kids Flash Cards is intended for preschoolers through age 12, but is so entertaining and easy to use that it works just as well for teenagers and parents! (For this item please quote stock ID 29790) ISBN: 9780804839389

In recent years, more and more frequent international exchanges, new things, new concepts are more and more use of Chinese characters to express their often difficult, resulting in a large number of letters the word. ?IP???ISP???ICP???ISO? The vast majority of new things, new concepts of the original is written in the Latin alphabet, which forms to use their initials to express, much more convenient than using Chinese characters, such as "IP", "ISP", "ICP", "ISO". Of course, the first use of the Latin alphabet, then the situation changed to Chinese characters as well. (For this item please quote stock ID 31242) ISBN: 9787560080024

This series of four books, divided into eight parts, consists of 165 articles, each composed of about 1000 words. Based on the explanations of Chinese words, characters and culture, the series covers a wide range of interesting topics, including almost every aspect related to Chinese history and culture. English and Chinese explanations for complicated words and phrases are given. (For this item please quote stock ID 19562) ISBN: 9787561908518

Based on The Outline of Graded Chinese Characters promulgated by the Examination Section in the Office of the National Committee for Chinese as a Second Language, Beijing. The 1,000 basic Chinese characters included in this book were chosen with Chinese language beginners in mind. Each character comes with a detailed analysis, including: ? Meaning: equivalent meaning in English with ample bilingual samples ? Usage: common collocations and their related idiomatic usage ? Pronunciation: tone and pronunciation specific to the usage ? Stroke Order: with simplified and traditional forms ? Parts of Speech: for each character ? Useful indices and appendices attached for easy reference Professor Wang Guo'an is an expert in teaching Chinese to non-Chinese speakers at the College of International Cultural Exchange, Fudan University, Shanghai. He has written many books in this field and has frequently travelled internationally for language teaching and research. (For this item please quote stock ID 26568) ISBN: 9789629962838

With rich content, easy-to understand language and interesting pictures and drawings, this book takes its target readers with medium level ability in the Chinese language, into the "ancient yet modern world of Chinese characters". (For this item please quote stock ID 31146) ISBN: 9787508513409

(For this item please quote stock ID 28346) ISBN: 9780804838313

(For this item please quote stock ID 32695) ISBN: 9787887034236

Following the concept of Experiential Learning, the textbook is designed to be learners-centered, namely, exploring the motive of learners, attaching importance to their independent learning and providing them with opportunities to fully develop their potential. Through the modules, the textbook is intended to encourage learners to experience what they learn, practice writing and using strokes, characters, phrases and sentences, and acquire characters in the completion of tasks and exercises. Experiencing Chinese Characters is presented with one volume each of Beginning and Advanced. This Beginning textbook (15 lessons for 30~45 class hours) is designed for beginning learners outside the circle of Chinese culture. (For this item please quote stock ID 31948) ISBN: 9787040267549

The book focuses on Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. It combines character learning with calligraphy practice, hard-tip handwriting with brushwork, theories of calligraphy with hands-on training, and Chinese calligraphy with Chinese culture, thus providing a key for overseas learners of Chinese language and beginners of Chinese calligraphy. This book can be used as a course for general education in learners? first semester. (For this item please quote stock ID 32468) ISBN: 9787561925331

The series is a well-formatted, well-illustrated, informative and fascinating series, with standard model characters and systematic theories for self-study. Each of six books consists of the following chapters: ?A Brief Introduction?, ?Techniques?, ?Strokes?, ?Radicals?, ?Structure?, ?The Art of Composition?, ?Creation?, ?Copying?, and ?Appreciation?, which should help beginners learn the rudiments, and other learners improve their calligraphy techniques and skills. Chinese characters fall into a number of styles: regular, running, grass, official and seal scripts. Seal scripts may be divided into large and small characters; official scripts into Qin and Han styles; grass characters into Zhang (cursive official), Jin (modern) and Kuang (wild) scripts; and regular characters into Wei and Tang scripts. Chinese calligraphy not only reflects the character of individual calligraphers, but also presents the styles and flavours of different regions and eras. (For this item please quote stock ID 8310) ISBN: 9787800524547

The series is a well-formatted, well-illustrated, informative and fascinating series, with standard model characters and systematic theories for self-study. Each of six books consists of the following chapters: ?A Brief Introduction?, ?Techniques?, ?Strokes?, ?Radicals?, ?Structure?, ?The Art of Composition?, ?Creation?, ?Copying?, and ?Appreciation?, which should help beginners learn the rudiments, and other learners improve their calligraphy techniques and skills. Chinese characters fall into a number of styles: regular, running, grass, official and seal scripts. Seal scripts may be divided into large and small characters; official scripts into Qin and Han styles; grass characters into Zhang (cursive official), Jin (modern) and Kuang (wild) scripts; and regular characters into Wei and Tang scripts. Chinese calligraphy not only reflects the character of individual calligraphers, but also presents the styles and flavours of different regions and eras. (For this item please quote stock ID 8311) ISBN: 9787800524554

The series is a well-formatted, well-illustrated, informative and fascinating series, with standard model characters and systematic theories for self-study. Each of six books consists of the following chapters: ?A Brief Introduction?, ?Techniques?, ?Strokes?, ?Radicals?, ?Structure?, ?The Art of Composition?, ?Creation?, ?Copying?, and ?Appreciation?, which should help beginners learn the rudiments, and other learners improve their calligraphy techniques and skills. Chinese characters fall into a number of styles: regular, running, grass, official and seal scripts. Seal scripts may be divided into large and small characters; official scripts into Qin and Han styles; grass characters into Zhang (cursive official), Jin (modern) and Kuang (wild) scripts; and regular characters into Wei and Tang scripts. Chinese calligraphy not only reflects the character of individual calligraphers, but also presents the styles and flavours of different regions and eras. (For this item please quote stock ID 8315) ISBN: 9787800524578

This book, particularly intended for the CFL (Chinese as a Foreign Language) learners, aims to help the learners fully master the 1000 basic Chinese characters. Most selected characters are in Level-1 of The Syllabus for Chinese Proficiency Vocabulary and Graded Chinese Characters. The common meanings and examples are provided for each character. Chinese pinyin and English translation are provided for example words and sentences. Meanwhile, this book covers knowledge on each character concerning its strokes, order of strokes, structure, original complicated form and its form in ancient writing system. Knowledge on Chinese strokes, structures, order of strokes and radicals are in the appendix. Many indexing methods based on phonetics, strokes and radicals are provided in this book. About the Author(s) Both authors are teachers of Chinese as a Foreign Language. (For this item please quote stock ID 33111) ISBN: 9787561927038

(For this item please quote stock ID 28651) ISBN: 9787887034229

This book specially adopts a story - telling method to introduce each radical and example formed with this radical. In this way, foreign learners may be attracted to, and be able to learn Chinese in a delightful way. It will greatly enhance their enthusiasm for learning Chinese. What is more, English is the international language used in economic and cultural exchanges. By writing the book in both English and Chinese, we predict its coverage of readers is wide. The author of this book sincerely wishes this book can make a contribution to cultural and economic exchanges between China and foreign countries as well as to promote Chinese language teaching home and abroad. (For this item please quote stock ID 32478) ISBN: 9787802006799

Like Exercise Book for Writing Chinese Characters published in July 2006, this is a book of the EazyChinese Exercise Book series. Blank tianzige are provided for students to practice Chinese characters after class. In contrast to Exercise Book for Writing Chinese Characters, the size of this book has been changed from 1.8cm * 1.8 cm to 3.5 com * 3.5 cm. Therefore, it is more suitable for elementary students to use. (For this item please quote stock ID 33178) ISBN: 9787561927472

An ideal introduction to Chinese history, thought, and culture that also serves as a practical guide for appreciating the nuances of what the Chinese mean and for avoiding cultural faux pas. It is the ideal companion for anyone with an interest - personal, business, or travel - in China. (For this item please quote stock ID 19792) ISBN: 9780658010781

Fundamentals of Chinese Characters focuses on the connections between the shapes and meanings of basic Chinese characters, enabling students to learn to recognise and write Chinese characters before they learn to speak Chinese. Presenting fundamental knowledge of Chinese characters according to their intrinsic regularity rather than in the sequence often used in teaching spoken Chinese, this book enables teachers to offer students a course on Chinese characters alongside a Chinese language course at the elementary level. With interactive exercises, rhymes for all the characters covered in the book, and illustrations for all the basic characters, this book makes learning Chinese characters easy and fun. John Jing-hua Yin is assistant professor of Chinese and director of the Chinese Language Program at the University of Vermont. (For this item please quote stock ID 26387) ISBN: 9780300109450

Intended as a guide to the origins and histories of Chinese characters. Although it could be used as a dictionary of Chinese etymology, the book is an attempt to find a way to teach the practical ideography of Chinese to those whose native scripts are alphabet-based. Revised and enlarged edition based on the 1993 Chinese-English edition. (For this item please quote stock ID 15099) ISBN: 9787800525544

Highly useful reference for the most commonly encountered simplified Chinese characters and their original (traditional) forms. Provides additional indices in pinyin, zhuyin, radical, and stroke order. (For this item please quote stock ID 25454) ISBN: 9781592650354

Based on commonly used words, the image on each card connects the Chinese character with its English meaning, and includes pinyin with tone mark. The back of the card shows stroke order for writing. Easily adaptable for classroom use, with proper pronunciation of each card. (For this item please quote stock ID 33907) ISBN: 9781606330029

The series is a well-formatted, well-illustrated, informative and fascinating series, with standard model characters and systematic theories for self-study. Each of six books consists of the following chapters: ?A Brief Introduction?, ?Techniques?, ?Strokes?, ?Radicals?, ?Structure?, ?The Art of Composition?, ?Creation?, ?Copying?, and ?Appreciation?, which should help beginners learn the rudiments, and other learners improve their calligraphy techniques and skills. Chinese characters fall into a number of styles: regular, running, grass, official and seal scripts. Seal scripts may be divided into large and small characters; official scripts into Qin and Han styles; grass characters into Zhang (cursive official), Jin (modern) and Kuang (wild) scripts; and regular characters into Wei and Tang scripts. Chinese calligraphy not only reflects the character of individual calligraphers, but also presents the styles and flavours of different regions and eras. (For this item please quote stock ID 8313) ISBN: 9787800524561

A continuation of Tracing the Roots of Chinese Character: 500 Cases, this book contains another 500 cases Chinese characters. With a list of seven forms of each character, each one is presented with a vivid picture and a simple explanation, it describes simply and visually the evolutionary history of Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 15095) ISBN: 9787561908525

Character of the Day is a software that enables you to learn Chinese characters and get to know Chinese culture in an easy and interesting way through playing games. It is suitable for all learners who are interested in Chinese characters, regardless of your age and Chinese proficiency. It is presented in the form of a beautiful calendar, but is also a personalized computer screensaver. It records the Chinese characters you accumulate daily. Vivid display of the evolution of Chinese characters from pictograms to modern versions helps you understand and retain Chinese characters easily. Animated display of the strokes of Chinese characters guides you in easy acquisition of Chinese character writing. 　　Cultural background and daily expressions are introduced to provide rich information relevant to each Chinese character (For this item please quote stock ID 33450) ISBN: 9787900782090

Introduces foreign students to the basics of how to write and learn the Chinese characters in the most efficient way, using the following format: >Start from the most basic strokes. The book introduces the eight basic strokes, with variant forms, stroke names and rules for forming them >Learn characters through the radicals. The 108 most commonly used radicals are sequenced from the simple to the more complicated according to the number of strokes. Each radical is accompanied by its name, meaning, function, origin, writing method, and number of strokes >Focus on the combination of components. Under each radical there are several compound characters, each given its pronunciation and meaning. Emphasis is placed on the logical relationship between components, meaning and structure. (For this item please quote stock ID 17268) ISBN: 9787800525766

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At long last the approach that has helped thousands of learners memorize Japanese kanji has been adapted to help students with Chinese characters. "Book 1 of Remembering Simplified Hanzi" covers the writing and meaning of the 1,000 most commonly used characters in the simplified Chinese writing system, plus another 500 that are best learned at an early stage. (Book 2 adds another 1,500 characters for a total of 3,000.) Of critical importance to the approach found in these pages is the systematic arranging of characters in an order best suited to memorization. In the Chinese writing system, strokes and simple components are nested within relatively simple characters, which can, in turn, serve as parts of more complicated characters and so on. Taking advantage of this allows a logical ordering, making it possible for students to approach most new characters with prior knowledge that can greatly facilitate the learning process.Guidance and detailed instructions are provided along the way. Students are taught to employ 'imaginative memory' to associate each character's component parts, or 'primitive elements', with one another and with a key word that has been carefully selected to represent an important meaning of the character. This is accomplished through the creation of a 'story' that engagingly ties the primitive elements and key word together. In this way, the collections of dots, strokes, and components that make up the characters are associated in memorable fashion, dramatically shortening the time required for learning and helping to prevent characters from slipping out of memory. (For this item please quote stock ID 30515) ISBN: 9780824833237

PART ONE A Unique Blossom in Civilization PART TWO High as Heaven, Long as the River PART THREE Radiance from All Directions PART FOUR Heart and Spirit of the Chinese People PART FIVE Expressions of Brush and Ink PART SiX The Most Precious Treasure under Heaven PART SEVEN Rejuvenation through Fire and Blood PART EIGHT Everlasting Beauty (For this item please quote stock ID 32342) ISBN: 9787119060156

PART ONE A Unique Blossom in Civilization PART TWO High as Heaven, Long as the River PART THREE Radiance from All Directions PART FOUR Heart and Spirit of the Chinese People PART FIVE Expressions of Brush and Ink PART SiX The Most Precious Treasure under Heaven PART SEVEN Rejuvenation through Fire and Blood PART EIGHT Everlasting Beauty (For this item please quote stock ID 33102) ISBN: 9787802256316

A Chinese script of one form or another has been in existence for over 5,000 years. Although it has continued to developed, the basic form of the writing was already established by 200 A. D. This makes it not only a very interesting aspect of Chinese life, but also one of mankind's greatest early achievements.

Chinese script consists of characters, which range from simple pictographic representations of objects, to complex compound characters. These are built up from root characters, or radicals. Of the 214 radicals, some can function independently as characters, and are then contracted when they appear in combination.

This set of cartoons illustrates how some of the radicals, and their associated characters, have evolved over the years. They make a useful introduction to the Chinese language and also provide a fascinating insight into the Chinese sense of humour.

Useful information is given on the types of strokes and stroke sequence, which will help those learning written Chinese. Also, the Chinese for numbers, days and months are provided in the Appendix.

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Keys to Chinese Character Writing is a self-paced learning pack, particularly designed to address the common problems faced by beginners when learning the orthography of Chinese characters. The book is divided into four parts: 1.. Lessons and Worksheets on Strokes and Stroke Orders ¡V introducing the principles that govern the construction of Chinese characters, the basic strokes and the proper stroke order; 2.. Lessons on the 18 Most Frequently-used Radicals ¡Vshowing how learning radicals makes the task of learning Chinese characters much easier; 3.. Quizzes on Strokes and Stroke Orders / Radicals ¡V including nine quizzes designed for learners to evaluate their learning progress; and 4.. Answer Keys for Radical Lessons / Quizzes ¡V for easy reference. Keys to Chinese Character Writing is accompanied by a DVD which clearly demonstrates how to write those Chinese characters introduced in the book properly. It makes an excellent companion to Key to Chinese Language (also published by The Chinese University Press) for beginners of Chinese. (For this item please quote stock ID 26699) ISBN: 9789629962920

This fascinating book uses cartoons by Tan Huanpeng to illustrate the origins and development of Chinese characters. The historical background of the script is accompanied by information on stroke types, stroke sequence and Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation. Days, months and numbers in Chinese are also provided in the appendix, making this book invaluable to anyone starting to learn Chinese. (For this item please quote stock ID 5261) ISBN: 9787800055157

For all beginning-level learners of Chinese, the Chinese BuilderCards are uniquely designed to help students build their Chinese vocabulary by understanding how groups of words are related. This method of learning associated words builds mnemonic connections that will help learners recall definitions and interpret unfamiliar words from context. Using a carefully sequenced order, these cards present 768 head words plus more than 2,100 associated words that are linguistically, semantically and pedagogically related to the head words. Each card features a head word, which is chosen by the frequency of appearance in seven standard begining-level publications (Integrated Chinese, Practical Chinese Reader, New Practical Chinese Reader, Practical Audio-visual Chinese, Hanyu for Beginning Students, Chinese Prime, Interactions: A Cognitive Approach to Beginning Chinese). Information presented on the card includes pinyin, an English definition, radical information, and number of strokes. The face of each card also includes a key to the chapter or section in each of the seven textbook series in which the character is introduced, for quick reference and useful sequencing. A 62-page companion booklet includes a pedagogical introduction, study guide, suggested learning strategies, an index of all words by card number and frequency, and an index to where each word appears in the seven publications. Chinese BuilderCards are the perfect companion to any beginning-level Chinese textbook. Students will build confidence as they prepare to take the HSK, SAT II Chinese, AP Chinese, or other Chinese proficiency tests. This set is in simplified characters with pinyin. (For this item please quote stock ID 29848) ISBN: 9780887274343

A Crash Course in Chinese Characters is a primer for foreign learners. A Crash Course in Chinese Characters contains 100 common representative characters, which are all interestingly presented. You can learn how to read and write each character, through the analyses, practice and additional words provided.

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This new spiral-bound volume presents over 50 Chinese words and phrases traditionally used as decoration, celebration, and inspiration. Useful also as an introduction to calligraphy, providing a good foundation for budding writers. Also included are practice templates suitable for copying, with practice grids and decorative frames. A unique book, excellent for both beginning and experienced calligraphers. (For this item please quote stock ID 25312) ISBN: 9789627502586

These new posters are ideal for classroom display. Each of the ten 86cm x 58cm posters contains eight line drawings in full colour and each item is given with its Chinese characters and pinyin spelling. The ten posters, only available as a set, have a glossy laminated surface and are designed to make the subjects clear and easy to understand. They cover the following areas: Countries: China, England, Australia, France, America, Canada, India etc Professions: Doctor, teacher, painter, driver, worker, nurse etc Transport: Bicycle, car, train, underground, plane, taxi etc Seasons & Weather: Spring, summer etc: Rain, sunshine, cloudy etc Relatives: Father, mother, grandma, sister, brother etc Sports; Football, tennis, basketball, gym, swimming etc Food: meat, bread, vegetables, eggs, rice etc Animals: Cat, dog, horse, fish, hen, sheep, dragon etc Drinks: water, tea, milk, wine, fruitjuice, coffee etc Activities: Watch tv, reading, exercising, listen to music, play games, go on internet etc (For this item please quote stock ID 27671) ISBN: 9781845700133

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 Chinese, where the ability to read the characters is indispensable! A native speaker of Chinese, Philip Yungkin Lee, is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published several language learning titles and has received a Teaching Excellence award from his university. He is also the author of the Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary, Pocket Cantonese Dictionary, Essential Chinese Mandarin Phrase Book and Essential Cantonese Phrase Book, all of which are published by Periplus Editions. (For this item please quote stock ID 23806) ISBN: 9780804833608

Chinese characters - with their unfamiliar rectangular outlines and complex structures - often appear to foreign learners as insuperable stumbling blocks. However, as long as basic rules are grasped and correct methods are employed, it is not too difficult to become motivated and gain a mastery of China's written language. This book introduces - in an accessible and lively manner - the origins, evolution and composition of Chinese characters: their shapes, total numbers, pronunciation, meanings and correct formations. A valuable key to the fascinating realm of Chinese writing (For this item please quote stock ID 15287) ISBN: 9787800521676

This stand-alone CD-ROM is designed to help you master the 'building blocks' of Chinese characters and to learn how single-element characters and compound characters are formed. This CD-ROM will help you expand your written vocabulary to a total of 200 characters. It is designed as a basic tool for beginners interested in the formation of characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 26195) ISBN: 9787900689061

First full documentary on the history and cultural significance of the chinese script. In eight episodes, accompanied by a book with explanatory illustrations (For this item please quote stock ID 32733) ISBN: 9787887183019

A breakthrough in learning Chinese based on spatial character recognition. Northwestern University Professor Gu Licheng has been using this method of artistic character representation with great success to teach Chinese to his students for many years. Color images depict characters artistically so that students learn to associate characters with vivid mental images that are easy to remember. Here is Professor Gu’s innovative method collected and published for the first time! (For this item please quote stock ID 26379) ISBN: 9780835126892

Learning Chinese Characters (LCC) breaks from the mold of traditional Chinese character teaching materials by using computer-assisted character learning methods. Computers are used to add "synchronized speaking/typing" to reading and writing practice, assist students in the study of "writing," and make the study of Chinese characters more a relaxed and pleasant experience. This method makes students enthusiastic about the study and application of Chinese characters, and also facilitates rapid progress in character recognition and use. The result is that students will become determined and diligent in their pursuit of strong Chinese character skills. This result was our original goal in creating this book. This book was created with the goal of providing easy to use, practical, fast, effective, interesting, lively and clever content. The course seeks to cultivate students' integrated listening, speaking, reading, writing, translating, and typing skills, reflecting the course title to the greatest extent possible. This book is designed for four-year undergraduate programs, two-year community colleges, Confucius Institutes, and night and weekend Chinese courses in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and other English-speaking countries. They are also appropriate for self-study of Chinese characters. The book comes with 1 CD-ROM. 《lcc汉字快易学》突破了传统汉字教材沿用的编写模式，运用电脑辅助汉字教学法，借助个人电脑在"读写分流"之间增加一个"说打同步"的环节，让电脑帮助学习者"写字"，使学汉字变得轻松愉快，让学习者见到汉字就想读出来，就想认识它，就想使用它，就想记住它，让学习汉字更加充满乐趣，这就是我们编写本书的本意和初衷。 　　《lcc汉字快易学》的编写以简易实用、有趣易学为宗旨，在发展听说读写译能力的基础上，培养学习者听说读写与识字、认字、记字、译字及用电脑打字写作等诸多综合技能，最大限度地体现书名的本意。 　　《lcc汉字快易学》是为美国、加拿大、英国、澳大利亚、新西兰及其他英语为母语国家的四年制大学、两年制社区学院、孔子学院以及晚间和周末业余中文学校的汉字及电脑辅助汉字课程编写的，也适用于汉字自学者使用。 (For this item please quote stock ID 34868) ISBN: 9787301187029

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The major struggle facing all beginning Chinese language students is to learn to recognise, read and write hundreds of Chinese characters. These two books adopt a structural approach that helps students overcome this initial difficulty and quickly master the basic Chinese characters fundamental to this language. Intended for beginning students, each book contains carefully selected and sequenced characters for rapid and effective learning. Each Chinese character is shown separately on a single page, along with its English definitions, hanyu pinyin omanization, alternate form, a stroke-order guide and ample writing space. Two indexes-alphabetical by the English meanings and by pinyin romanization-are provided at the back of each book for quick and easy reference, along with extra sheets of blank boxes for writing practice. (For this item please quote stock ID 28345) ISBN: 9780804838306

The course set out in Fundamental Spoken Chinese and Fundamental Written Chinese provides a thorough training in all the skills that a learner needs to reach a basic level of proficiency in Mandarin Chinese as well as a solid foundation for more advanced study. Fundamental Spoken Chinese is marvellously executed. The explanations of grammar and usage are exceptionally clear, the best I’ve ever seen in a textbook. The charts used to illustrate grammatical constructions are easy to follow, and the examples are well chosen for maximal clarity. The dialogues are naturalistic and well keyed to everyday situations, as is the vocabulary. Fundamental Written Chinese has many of the same virtues as its companion volume. Like Fundamental Spoken Chinese, Fundamental Written Chinese not only teaches the content of the lesson but also inculcates habits essential for further learning. The emphasis on explaining characters explicitly in terms of radicals and phonetics is an example of the kind of approach that makes for successful advanced learners. The two books are designed to be flexible so that teachers of various approaches can use them either to introduce the spoken and written skills simultaneously or to introduce writing after the spoken language has progressed to a certain level. Teachers and learners are provided with all the basic tools needed in one well-designed package. -Mark Hansell, Carleton College
Fundamental Written Chinese teaches both mastery of individual characters and reading comprehension. It introduces characters gradually, moving from simple independent characters to more complex compound ones. How characters are organized and constructed is taught through the liberal use of charts that display the structural and organizational regularities of each character, that is, its radical, phonetic component, shared graphic components, stroke order, and principles of proportion. This knowledge is then reinforced by exercises at the end of each chapter that require students to draw on the compositional information presented in the charts.
Reading skills are taught through written passages that are accompanied by questions and exercises. Chapters begin with a reading passage and end with one or two shorter supplementary passages. Because words in Chinese are often composed of two different characters and because the optimum method for introducing new characters requires limiting the number of new radicals and structurally unrelated characters that can appear in any one character, many of the written texts in Fundamental Written Chinese make limited use of a Hanyu Pinyin-plus-character system of writing. This makes it possible for the text to remain faithful to a very controlled approach to character learning while allowing students to read passages that are within the scope of their abilities in spoken Chinese.
The authors of Fundamental Written Chinese and its accompanying text, Fundamental Spoken Chinese, treat written and spoken language as two different but related systems that are most effectively learned by delinking the sequence in which the particulars of each system is taught. Such an approach insures that reading and writing skills are firmly grounded in the spoken vocabulary and grammar previously learned. Both volumes are designed to provide students with a systematic, knowledge-based approach to speaking, listening, reading, and writing Chinese.
About the Author
Nora Yao is head tutor in the School of Asian Studies and director of the Confucius Institute at the University of Auckland. Margaret Lee is senior tutor at the University of Auckland. Robert Sanders is senior lecturer in Chinese at the University of Auckland. (For this item please quote stock ID 31182) ISBN: 9780824831578

Whether you live in China or are a student of the language, even simple tasks like finding an address, buying a train ticket, or banking can be difficult to accomplish if you can’t read Chinese characters. 250 Essential Chinese Characters for Everyday Use is the perfect primer for anyone who needs to recognise common Chinese characters. Each character is presented in both its simplified and traditional form, along with notes on pronunciation and meaning. Vocabulary reviews, practice exercises, and quizzes guide you through a course of self-study where each lesson builds on the previous one. Configuration and stroke order are clearly shown, along with tips for forming characters correctly. A grid of practice squares for each character helps the user build confidence in writing Chinese. All compounds are listed in an alphabetical index at the end of the book for ready reference. A native speaker of Chinese, Philip Yungkin Lee, is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He has published several language learning titles and has received a Teaching Excellence award from his university. He is also the author of the Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary, Pocket Cantonese Dictionary, Essential Chinese Mandarin Phrase Book and Essential Cantonese Phrase Book, all of which are published by Periplus Editions. (For this item please quote stock ID 20653) ISBN: 9780804833592

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Experiencing Chinese Teaching Wall Charts consist of 60 delicate colorful charts. They use a striking visual frame to present various aspects of Chinese culture and daily life and are divided into 3 volumes. The wall charts have a voicing function that is activated by using a voicing pen that can be purchased with the charts. Pronunciations, explanations and Chinese-styled music and operas can be activated by pointing at the charts with the voicing pen, thus provide the learners with an experiencing feeling in a non-Chinese learning environment. They are a successful breakthrough in Chinese teaching methodological aids. The charts are suitable for both teaching in classrooms and for creating a strong Chinese cultural environment in classrooms. They reduce a teacher's workload, thus assisting in forming a unique class with a good teaching environment.

Content 1: Beijing Opera, Calligraphy and Seal Cutting, Chinese Martial Arts, Chinese Paper Cutting, Folk Activities, Classic Gardens, Chinese Painting, Chinese Acrobatics, Historic Celebrities, Antiques;

Content 2: Scenic Spots in China, Family Members, Body, Chinese Food, Figures, Colors, Nature, Animals, Sports, Twelve Animals Signs. (For this item please quote stock ID 30835) ISBN: 9787040250459

The 652 characters contained in this book are classified by their meanings into various categories and classes which include human body, implements, buildings, animals, plants, astronomy, geography, etc. This arrangement is intended to help readers better understand the regularity and characteristics of character evolution in their early stages. The original meaning of a character is determined in accordance with its form in ancient writing systems and its use in classical records. There are common expressions at the end of some entries to deepen the reader’s understanding of the character concerned. To show the original meaning more vividly cartoons accompany the text for each character. (For this item please quote stock ID 13953) ISBN: 9787301033296

Assists learners to read and write essential Chinese characters and words through an analysis of the structure of Chinese characters and an explanation of the formation and meaning of radicals and frequently used words. The text is illustrated and explanations are accompanied by standard English translations. (For this item please quote stock ID 785) ISBN: 9787301038543

Picture Within A Picture is an easy way to learn Chinese characters. This book lists 526 Chinese characters and each is accompanied by a short article and an illustration which depicts the origin and evolution of the character. The characters in this book have been divided into three parts according to their meaning. The first part relates to human beings, the second is about nature, while the third concerns life in general. The book ends with an index in which all the characters listed in the book are arranged in order of the Chinese phonetic alphabet. The index will also help the reader easily locate the character they wish to find. This book can be enjoyed by readers of any age who has an interest in the Chinese language. Readers will find Chinese less difficult to learn after reading this book and will feel more confident in their endeavour to master this ancient language. (For this item please quote stock ID 12636) ISBN: 9787800053320

This is a revolutionary new approach to puzzle solving and language learning. Chinese Crosswords uses the established crossword puzzle format loved by millions worldwide; however, the clues are given in English while the answers must be completed using Chinese characters. As with Western crossword puzzles, the answers have to make sense where they intersect, but with Chinese Crosswords, special attention must be given to proper sentence structure and grammar if the puzzles are to be completed correctly. For Chinese language learners, Chinese Crosswords dramatically improves vocabulary and language comprehension. (For this item please quote stock ID 33911) ISBN: 9781592650736

How to properly pronounce Chinese words is an important step that new students often overlook. This color-coded chart helps beginners master this system immediately and begin their process of Mandarin learning. (For this item please quote stock ID 28110) ISBN: 9781835127001

Based on commonly used words, the image on each card connects the Chinese character with its English meaning, and includes pinyin with tone mark. The back of the card shows stroke order for writing. Easily adaptable for classroom use, with proper pronunciation of each card. (For this item please quote stock ID 33905) ISBN: 9781606330005

Based on commonly used words, the image on each card connects the Chinese character with its English meaning, and includes pinyin with tone mark. The back of the card shows stroke order for writing. Easily adaptable for classroom use, with proper pronunciation of each card. (For this item please quote stock ID 33906) ISBN: 9781606330012

Based on commonly used words, the image on each card connects the Chinese character with its English meaning, and includes pinyin with tone mark. The back of the card shows stroke order for writing. Easily adaptable for classroom use, with proper pronunciation of each card. (For this item please quote stock ID 33909) ISBN: 9781606330043

This book has listed 122 frequently used Chinese character radicals, most accompanied by pictures illustrating the key meanings of them. These radicals are classified into four categories by their meanings. You can fill in each blank with a new word that you have learned according to the radical. Your do-it-yourself mini radical dictionary compilation is not only a record of your unique Chinese learning process but a better and faster way to understand Chinese characters. (For this item please quote stock ID 24229) ISBN: 9787561913666

《汉字识写课本》是为非汉字文化圈的汉语初学者编写的汉字教材，分上下两册，内容包括"有趣的汉字"、"我会认"、"我会读"、"我会写"和"我们来闯关"几个部分。通过系统、科学、有效的学习，学生可以识写700个左右的常用汉字。

汉字学习在汉语学习中是不可缺少的，从某种程度上说，汉字学习有助于学生进一步提高口语水平。但是对于大多数的学生来说，汉字无疑是他们汉语学习道路上的"拦路虎"，那么《汉字识写课本》力图帮助学生扫清障碍，让学生不怕学汉字。

内容系统、科学。本书介绍了相关的汉字知识，系统地安排了笔画、笔顺、偏旁和汉字的学习。笔画、笔顺和偏旁的学习又与汉字学习有机结合，如：学习"女"(女字旁)时，课文安排了"妈"、"姐"、"妹"和"她"这些带"女"的汉字。这种归类的学习方法，能够使学生提高汉字学习效率，达到举一反三的效果。

结构编排合理。学生从"有趣的汉字"开始，了解相关的汉字知识。在"我会认"中，学生能够初步认识汉字，了解汉字的音、形、义。在"我会读"中，学生可以进行与本课所学汉字相关的口语学习。在"我会写"中，学生学习书写汉字。最后通过"我们来闯关"来检验并巩固学习效果。可以说这样的结构编排真正做到了循序渐进、科学并且合理。

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《汉字识写课本》是为非汉字文化圈的汉语初学者编写的汉字教材，分上下两册，内容包括"有趣的汉字"、"我会认"、"我会读"、"我会写"和"我们来闯关"几个部分。通过系统、科学、有效的学习，学生可以识写700个左右的常用汉字。

汉字学习在汉语学习中是不可缺少的，从某种程度上说，汉字学习有助于学生进一步提高口语水平。但是对于大多数的学生来说，汉字无疑是他们汉语学习道路上的"拦路虎"，那么《汉字识写课本》力图帮助学生扫清障碍，让学生不怕学汉字。

内容系统、科学。本书介绍了相关的汉字知识，系统地安排了笔画、笔顺、偏旁和汉字的学习。笔画、笔顺和偏旁的学习又与汉字学习有机结合，如：学习"女"(女字旁)时，课文安排了"妈"、"姐"、"妹"和"她"这些带"女"的汉字。这种归类的学习方法，能够使学生提高汉字学习效率，达到举一反三的效果。

结构编排合理。学生从"有趣的汉字"开始，了解相关的汉字知识。在"我会认"中，学生能够初步认识汉字，了解汉字的音、形、义。在"我会读"中，学生可以进行与本课所学汉字相关的口语学习。在"我会写"中，学生学习书写汉字。最后通过"我们来闯关"来检验并巩固学习效果。可以说这样的结构编排真正做到了循序渐进、科学并且合理。

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Aimed at helping students of Chinese learn and remember Chinese characters—including the pronunciation of characters—fast and effectively, Learning Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a systematic study aid to this difficult language. Designed specifically to ease students into the daunting process of learning Chinese characters, Learning Chinese Characters Volume 1 incorporates the key principle of visual imagery. A book for serious learners of Chinese, it can be used alongside (or after, or even before) a course in the Chinese language. Concise, clear and appealing, this practical guide is well designed and includes an easy-to-use index. (For this item please quote stock ID 28347) ISBN: 9780804838160

For non-native speakers of Chinese, learning to write Chinese characters can be one of the most challenging aspects of the language. Learners are often asked to memorize characters by simply writing them over and over again, without a basic understanding of their meanings.

The Way of Chinese Characters offers a more holistic approach to character learning that is fun and accessible, yet firmly grounded in academic research on the origins of Chinese characters. Over four hundred of the most essential Chinese characters are presented, each with a concise introduction to its classification and evolution. Illustrations of early writing forms help learners visualize the character's evolution, and cartoon drawings serve as helpful mnemonic devices.

The Way of Chinese Characters is designed for teachers and learners of Chinese at all levels, especially those who are interested in the origins of Chinese characters. The characters presented correspond to the vocabulary introduced in Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1, making The Way of Chinese Characters a perfect character-learning companion for students of Integrated Chinese or any beginning Chinese course. The Expanded Edition incorporates additional characters from the Third Edition of Integrated Chinese, Level 1 Part 1, and retains all the characters from the Second Edition of Integrated Chinese.

The book is bilingual, with character entries in traditional and simplified characters with English. Explanatory text is in traditional characters and English; an appendix contains text in simplified characters. Four useful character indexes—arranged by lesson, pinyin, traditional stroke count, and simplified stroke count—are also included.

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Creatively illustrates the historical development of the Chinese language from pictographs, and systematically introduces the development of radicals and their related characters. Volume 3 contains an indispensable index of all characters in the series. (For this item please quote stock ID 13872) ISBN: 9789814351430

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For thousands of years Chinese calligraphy has been a mystery to the western world. In this series of animated films, 26 Chinese characters are brought to life. As the storyteller relates each episode's adventure, the characters come alive and act out the story. Every episode introduces a new word in a way which will capture and fascinate the imagination of the young student being introduced to the study of the Chinese language. The series consists of 26 episodes of 10 minutes each. Disc 1 - The Chinese word for horse, cat, bear, thief, dragon and snake Disc 2 - The Chinese word for bird, lamb, axe, yak, rabbit, pig and tortoise Disc 3 - The Chinese word for mountain, woman, spear, shepherd, scorpion and frog Disc 4 - The Chinese word for rich man, wizard, worm, lizard, monkey, fish and crocodile (For this item please quote stock ID 17390)

This comprehensive course aims to quickly enhance students’ vocabulary. It is designed for those who have learned pinyin and the basic structural components of characters, preferably having completed Intensive Spoken Chinese and The Most Common Chinese Radicals texts in this series. This textbook consists of five parts: character learning, word formation, oral training, character writing, and reading. To make study easier, each of the 30 newly introduced characters, single–sentence text, word formation and oral training parts in each lesson are accompanied by aural cassettes. Also provided are the non-simplified character versions and the English translations of the single-sentence texts, as well as grammatical notes in both Chinese and English. (For this item please quote stock ID 17267) ISBN: 9787800526954

Written by Chinese teaching experts from China and the United States and international schools in Beijing and Shanghai, this series features a unqiue teaching method which makes it easy for teachers to give guidance and instruction to students mastering the language. Many of the Chinese characters that the students have learned reappear in the rhythmical texts which helps them to master them in a short time. (For this item please quote stock ID 27802) ISBN: 9787561917824

Written by Chinese teaching experts from China and the United States and international schools in Beijing and Shanghai, this series features a unqiue teaching method which makes it easy for teachers to give guidance and instruction to students mastering the language. Many of the Chinese characters that the students have learned reappear in the rhythmical texts which helps them to master them in a short time. (For this item please quote stock ID 29216) ISBN: 9787900689320

As the teaching of Chinese increasingly uses simplified characters, this new version of the popular A Primer for Advanced Beginners of Chinese fills an important gap in Chinese-language instruction. The two-volume primer is addressed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing number of Chinese language students who were raised in the United States in Chinese-speaking homes and speak the language but cannot read or write it. This text develops lessons around readings on Chinese history, culture, geography, literature, folktales and mythology, customs, and cuisine. (For this item please quote stock ID 36131) ISBN: 9780231135672

Traditional Chinese characters with Mandarin phonetic symbols & hanyu pinyin. This attractive book and CD-ROM set teaches how to write 100 basic characters and introduces related words and phrases. Pages in the book allow for writing practice, while the CD-ROM includes sound for learning pronunciation, and animation to show the evolution of characters and how to write them. Three challenging CD games, with matching exercises and pinyin practice in the book, make the recognition and remembering of characters fun. (For this item please quote stock ID 25538) ISBN: 9789868050709

Colourful scenes from all aspects of daily life illustrated with Chinese characters and pinyin, together with an Internet-linked pronunciation guide. (For this item please quote stock ID 28461) ISBN: 9780746077627

A new and innovative study aid that allows the user to find Chinese characters rapidly and intuitively from their appearance alone, without knowing their pronunciation, radical or stroke count. >Printed thumb-index marks allow rapid access to any of the characters on the basis of letter shapes rather than etymological radicals >Comprehensive information is given for each character such as the traditional form of the character, pronunciation, basic English meanings, radical & stroke count & its grade in the Chinese Proficiency Test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) >Covers 3,200 characters, including all those prescribed for the internationally recognised official HSK Language Proficiency Test >A must-have for serious learners of Chinese as well as general readers with an interest in the written Chinese language. (For this item please quote stock ID 23874) ISBN: 9780804836340