Reinforce your written Chinese with this practice book for the best-selling Tuttle Learning Chinese Characters. Learning Mandarin Chinese Characters helps students quickly learn the essential Chinese characters that are fundamental to the language. This character workbook presents 178 essential Chinese characters and more than 534 commonly used words and phrases built from them. Ideal for self-study or classroom use, it covers the characters and vocabulary needed for the HSK Level 1 exam and supports preparation for the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam.
Each character is presented plainly and transparently. A step-by-step diagram shows how to write the character, and boxes are provided for freehand writing practice. The meaning and pronunciation are given along with the critical vocabulary compounds and an example sentence. Review exercises reinforce the learning process, and an index at the back allows you to look up the characters according to their English meanings or romanized Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation.
Key features of this Chinese workbook include:
- Designed for HSK Level 1 and AP exam prep
- Master 178 essential Chinese characters used in everyday Mandarin
- Example sentences plus over 534 practical vocabulary words and phrases
- Step-by-step writing diagrams and practice boxes
