1500 Basic Mandarin Chinese Words

<p>Learning Mandarin Chinese requires a command over a vast amount of Chinese words. This book provides a variety of basic and elementary Chinese words in one single volume. In order to master Chinese reading and comprehension fast the words have been meticulously organized into different word-sets. For example the set 高 (gāo tall/high) includes related words such as 高兴 (gāo xìng Happy) 高贵 (gāo guì Noble) 高地 (gāo dì Highland) 高速 (gāo sù High speed) 高档 (gāo dàng High quality) 高校 (gāo xiào College/university) 高手 (gāo shǒu Expert) etc. The book includes-</p><p> </p><p>1.      More than 1500 Chinese words organized in over 40 Chapters;</p><p>2.      Word-sets in tabular forms meticulously grouped by related common themes;</p><p>3.      Pinyin and associated meanings for each of the words;</p><p>4.      Common words and phrases for dating and relationship in Chinese context;</p><p>5.      Important WeChat dating phrases;</p><p>6.      Description of naming conventions of Chinese food.</p><p> </p><p>Apart from a strong emphasis on character grouping and usage the examples are provided in simplified Chinese character forms with meaning and romanization (Pinyin). The book is useful for all types of Chinese learners including the beginners advanced HSK (1 2 3 4 5 and 6) etc.</p>