Matthews, Alison
Learning Chinese Characters: v. 1
- ISBN 13:
- 9780804838160
- author:
- Matthews, Alison
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Tuttle Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 383
- Dimensions:
- 22.76 x 15.34 x 2.59 centimetres
- Genre:
- Lettering & calligraphy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
This comprehensive guide helps learners of Mandarin Chinese master over 800 essential characters. Using techniques based on psychology and memory, it breaks down the daunting task into manageable steps.
The book introduces characters in a logical sequence, prioritizing the most common ones first, and provides key information such as radical, stroke-count, traditional form, compounds, and writing guidance for each character.
With specially designed pictures and stories, this user-friendly book makes learning Chinese characters an enjoyable and effective process. Tips are also included on learning techniques and how to avoid common problems.