Learn to Write Chinese Characters (Hardcover, Reissue)

Chinese characters are one of the most fascinating aspects of the language and occupy a prominent place in Chinese culture. Good handwriting is also very important in learning Chinese: the strokes that make up the characters must be written in a certain rigidly specified order, and they must also be written in a special way. This book is the only introductory manual for writing Chinese characters prepared specifically for an English-speaking audience. The author guides the reader through the fundamentals of writing and introduces the different types of script used in China today, their evolution, their place in Chinese tradition, and the relation among them. The book provides basic instruction in writing with a modern fountain pen rather than a brush. Only commonly used characters-both simplified and full forms-appear as examples and exercises. Also included is an explanation of how to look up characters in a Chinese dictionary. This attractive and charming book, full of anecdotes and calligraphic aphorisms, is both a useful classroom tool and an enjoyable reading experience for anyone with an interest in the language and culture of China.

General

Imprint:	Yale University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Yale Language Series
Release date:	August 1994
First published:	August 1994
Authors:	Johan Bjoerksten
Dimensions:	235 x 154 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	123
Edition:	Reissue
ISBN-13:	978-0-300-05771-3
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > General Books > Arts & Architecture > Art forms, treatments & subjects > Decorative arts & crafts > Lettering & calligraphy Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > Self-study texts
LSN:	0-300-05771-7
Barcode:	9780300057713

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