--- product_id: 64844466 title: "Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, Hsk All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds)" brand: "william mcnaughton, jiageng fan" price: "¥8493" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/64844466-reading-and-writing-chinese-third-edition-hsk-all-levels-2 store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # HSK exam optimized 2,349 characters decoded 5,000+ compound words mastered Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, Hsk All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds) **Brand:** william mcnaughton, jiageng fan **Price:** ¥8493 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Crack the Chinese code — your HSK success starts here! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, Hsk All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds) by william mcnaughton, jiageng fan - **How much does it cost?** ¥8493 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/64844466-reading-and-writing-chinese-third-edition-hsk-all-levels-2) ## Best For - william mcnaughton, jiageng fan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted william mcnaughton, jiageng fan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **HSK All Levels Ready:** Perfectly tailored to boost your confidence and scores across every HSK exam stage. - • **Memory-Friendly Learning:** Innovative mnemonic techniques make remembering characters effortless and fun. - • **Trusted by 1,100+ Learners:** Join a thriving community of achievers who rate it 4.7 stars for real results. - • **Master 2,349 Essential Characters:** Unlock the core building blocks of Chinese literacy with crystal-clear explanations. - • **Navigate 5,000+ Compounds with Ease:** Expand your vocabulary and reading fluency faster than ever before. ## Overview Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition by Tuttle Publishing is a comprehensive guide featuring 2,349 Chinese characters and over 5,000 compound words. Designed for learners at all HSK levels, it uses clear explanations and mnemonic aids to simplify character mastery. Highly rated by over 1,100 users, this book is a proven resource for anyone serious about excelling in Chinese reading and writing. ## Description This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters. Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been thoroughly revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 Chinese characters' current definitions, derivations, pronunciations, and examples of correct usage by utilizing cleverly condensed grids. This guide also focuses on Pinyin, which is the official system to transcribe Hanzi, Chinese characters, into Latin script, now universally used in mainland China and Singapore. Traditional characters (still used in Taiwan and Hong Kong) are also included, making this a complete reference. Newly updated and revised, these characters are the ones officially prescribed by the Chinese government for the internationally recognized test of proficiency in Chinese, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK). The student's ability to read and write Chinese are reinforced throughout the text. Key features of this newly-expanded edition include: The 1,725 most frequently used characters in both Simplified and Traditional forms. All 2,633 characters and 5,000+ compounds required for the HSK Exam. Standard Hanyu Pinyin romanizations. More mnemonic phrases and etymologies to help you remember the characters. An extensive introduction, alphabetical index, and index according to stroke count and stroke order. Completely updated/expanded English definitions. Convenient quick-reference tables of radicals. Updated and revised compounds, plus 25% more vocabulary now offered. Codes to assist those who are preparing for the AP exam or the HSK exam. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 cm | | Edition | 3rd | | Importer | Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, sales@bookswagon.com, 01140159253 | | Isbn 10 | 080484299X | | Isbn 13 | 978-0804842990 | | Item Weight | 1 kg 50 g | | Language | English | | Packer | Bookswagon, 2/13 Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi 110002, sales@bookswagon.com, 01140159253 | | Print Length | 311 pages | | Publication Date | 23 July 2013 | | Publisher | Tuttle Pub | ## Images ![Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, Hsk All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819WGP6BcHL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book *by on Reviewed in India 10 January 2022* Perfect explanation of characters, easy way to remember, best for hsk exam .. just go for it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well worth buying! *by on Reviewed in India 30 November 2017* Very useful book to use as a reference tool for those who are learning to read and write Chinese characters. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very useful book. I use this for my character study ... *by on Reviewed in India 9 May 2018* Very useful book. I use this for my character study and strictly follow the order. This book is organized that way only. ## Frequently Bought Together - Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds) - Learning Chinese Characters Volume 1: The Characters and Vocabulary You Need to Learn! 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