Reading & Writing Chinese

By William McNaughton. 5"x 7", 350 pages, paperback. New revised revision of the standard text used by millions since 1978. Over 1,100 new combinations, increased total vocabulary, and seventy new notes on usage. Each of the basic 1,062 characters with the pronunciation, definition, and derivation given, and with examples of their use. Charts show how to write each character. Hints for memorization and cautionary cross-refernces to look-alike characters.