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This is a revised third edition of Tuttle’s Reading Writing Chinese . This new edition focuses on the internationally recognized test ofproficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). All800 characters prescribed for Level A are covered here, and the1400+ Levels B and C characters are covered concisely. All of the prescribed vocabulary for Levels A-C of the HanyuShuiping Kaoshi is included among the example compounds. Knowledgeof the 2,200+ characters and 5,253+ vocabulary items covered willequip students to take the test at either the Basic or theElementary-Intermediate standard. Success in the top band of theBasic standard is sufficient to enter college in China.

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Each book in this series provides just the right phrases to get by and be easily understood in everyday situations in foreign countries. Travelers will appreciate these essential phrases for crossing borders; changing money; asking directions; meeting people; and finding accommodations, the post office, telephones, shopping areas, and transportation.

It's simple: follow the illustrated prompts and read the Englishwords out loud, and soon you'll be speaking Chinese. This handy,easy-to-read language guide is easy to carry and gives the basicphrases you need while traveling, asking directions, or orderingfood at a restaurant. It also includes phrases for medical or legalemergencies, as well as terminology for hotels, airports, and soon. But most of all, it's just plain fun!

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More kick than kung fu, more bite than dim sum, more astounding than a Hong Kong skyscraper- Cantonese is the trademark of success for your travels in southern China. Get talking and put your best face forward with this phrasebook in your hand.

Reading and Writing Chinese has been the standardtext for foreign students and teachers of the Chinese WritingSystem since Tuttle first published it over 20 years ago. This new,completely revised edition offers students a more convenient,efficient, and up-to-date introduction to the writing system.