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.

Pocket-size guide to more than 2,000 essential phrases inMandarin Chinese, divided into themed sections. Includes food,drink, and lodging; tips for train and automobile travel; andinstructions and phrases for emergencies. Includes a pronunciationtable that explains the phonetic pronunciation. Softcover.

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Chat in Mandarin ChInese with the confidence of a native relI the cab driver where you really want him to go Negotiate for the cheapest price on all those gifts you’re bringing home（and on the extra luggage to fit it all）Whether telling the waiter to hold the MSG or just chatting with locals about the weather，our phrase-book helps you to communicate in accurate Mandarin，every time IncIudes an EngIish—Chfnese dictionary of over 2，300 vwords and a CD with a very user—friendly display that turns your MP3 player Into an immediate translator。

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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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