Written Standard Chinese, Volume One: A Beginning Reading Text for Modern Chinese

by Hugh M. Stimson and Parker Po-Fei Huang

Book Overview

This book begins the Written Standard Chinese series. It introduces 300 basic characters, using pinyin romanization and both traditional and simplified forms.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887101291
• ISBN13: 9780887101298
• Release Date: March 1980
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A well-rounded introduction

This book is a well-rounded introduction to the written side of the Chinese language. Both simplified and traditional characters are presented with stroke-order diagrams to help the beginner learn how to write properly. Romanization is also given in the standard PINYIN form. Each chapter focuses on a core selection of vocabulary and key grammar concepts. There are also dialogues and reviews at the end of each chapter. If you intend on learning just how to speak Chinese, this book is not for you; but, if you want to write properly, this book is a must-buy.