{"product_id":"reading-writing-chinese-traditional-character-edition-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-chinese-writing-system-paperback","title":"Reading \u0026 Writing Chinese Traditional Character Edition: A Comprehensive Guide to the Chinese Writing System - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam McNaughton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLi Ying\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive guide to reading and writing Chinese characters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading and Writing Chinese\u003c\/i\u003e is a widely used reference for students and teachers of the Chinese writing system. This revised edition updates and expands the original work, incorporating classroom experience to provide a clear and structured introduction to written Chinese. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOver 1,100 vocabulary items have been added, bringing the total to approximately 4,500. The book provides systematic coverage of over 1,000 core characters, supporting both reading and writing development through consistent practice and explanation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach character includes pronunciation in Hanyu Pinyin, definition, and derivation, along with example usage. Memorization tips and notes on similar or easily confused characters are included throughout, helping clarify key aspects of the writing system. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey features include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 1,000 core characters and approximately 4,500 vocabulary items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded coverage with more than 1,100 additional entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanyu Pinyin pronunciations for all entries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter derivation and usage notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStroke-order guidance and writing support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemorization tips and \"look-alike\" character notes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoverage of both traditional and simplified forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadical and structural organization of characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam McNaughton\u003c\/b\u003e was the founding teacher of Chinese at Oberlin College. From 1986 he taught at Hong Kong's City University, where he was the founding program leader of the BA (Honors) program in Translation and Interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 352\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45820421406917,"sku":"9780804847155","price":27.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/VQ9spFrKf39780804847155.webp?v=1781303176","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/reading-writing-chinese-traditional-character-edition-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-chinese-writing-system-paperback","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}