Reading & Writing Chinese Traditional Character
by McNaughton, WilliamEdition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-09-15
Publisher(s): Tuttle Pub
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Summary
Reading and Writing Chinese has been the standard text for foreign students and teachers of the Chinese Writing System 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.
Author Biography
William McNaughton has taught at Hong Kong's City University since 1986. He is the author of numerous books and journal articles on Chinese literature and language.
Li Ying teaches at Hong Kong University.
Li Ying teaches at Hong Kong University.
Table of Contents
| Preface to the Revised Edition | p. 7 |
| Preface | p. 9 |
| Student's Guide | p. 12 |
| The Writing System | p. 12 |
| Explanatory Notes | p. 15 |
| How to Write the Characters | p. 24 |
| The Pronunciation of Chinese | p. 27 |
| 1,062 Basic Characters and Elements of the Writing System | p. 31 |
| Remaining Characters of the "1,020 List" and the "2,000 List" | p. 245 |
| Alphabetical Index | p. 304 |
| Stroke Count-Stroke Order Index | p. 326 |
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