--- product_id: 4187439 title: "Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds)" price: "β‚±3611" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/4187439-reading-and-writing-chinese-third-edition-hsk-all-levels-2 store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # 2,349 characters covered 5,000+ compound words Includes traditional & simplified forms Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds) **Price:** β‚±3611 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ€„οΈ Elevate your Mandarin gameβ€”don’t just learn, master the language! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition, HSK All Levels (2,349 Chinese Characters and 5,000+ Compounds) - **How much does it cost?** β‚±3611 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/4187439-reading-and-writing-chinese-third-edition-hsk-all-levels-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Learn the Art of Writing:** Step-by-step stroke order guides help you write characters with precision and confidence. - β€’ **Your Ultimate HSK Companion:** Perfectly aligned with all HSK levels, making it the go-to resource for serious learners. - β€’ **Traditional Meets Simplified:** Clear side-by-side presentation of traditional and simplified characters for versatile learning. - β€’ **Unlock 5,000+ Compound Words:** Expand your vocabulary exponentially with thousands of practical word combinations. - β€’ **Master Mandarin One Character at a Time:** Comprehensive coverage of 2,349 essential Chinese characters ensures you build a solid foundation. ## Overview Reading and Writing Chinese: Third Edition is a definitive guide featuring 2,349 Chinese characters and over 5,000 compound words, designed for learners at all HSK levels. It uniquely presents both traditional and simplified characters with clear stroke order instructions, making it an indispensable resource for mastering written Mandarin. Highly rated and widely recommended, this edition transforms the daunting task of learning Chinese into an achievable journey. ## 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. Review: Great book - This is very informative and easier to learn characters. Review: Beginning Mandarin - A must have book for beginning Mandarin. Includes this list: 1. Pinyin - pronunciation of Chinese words. 2. Meaning of vocabulary words. 3. Shows the proper method of writing each Chinese characters. 4. Gives other words that has that character. 5. Bonus. Includes: A. Alphabetical index of all Chinese words used. B. Chart of traditional radicals. These are root words. Most Chinese words (root or other derivative words) are combination of other words put together to make new single word. Note: Mandarin language is full of synonyms, often 3, 4 or 5 synonyms for many words. Tones and context of subject matter are a way to distinguish them. For beginners this is just nightmare. Chinese don't write in pinyin (like road signs, books, product description, etc.) so you will have to learn and memorize words/characters. With patience and practice you will acquire this ability. It does gets easier over time. As each piece of information you learn/memorized helps and clarify the next one. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #35,184 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #20 in Alphabet Reference #35 in Vocabulary Books #36 in Foreign Dictionaries & Thesauruses | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,153 Reviews | ## 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) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by D***N on March 21, 2026* This is very informative and easier to learn characters. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beginning Mandarin *by A***R on February 24, 2020* A must have book for beginning Mandarin. Includes this list: 1. Pinyin - pronunciation of Chinese words. 2. Meaning of vocabulary words. 3. Shows the proper method of writing each Chinese characters. 4. Gives other words that has that character. 5. Bonus. Includes: A. Alphabetical index of all Chinese words used. B. Chart of traditional radicals. These are root words. Most Chinese words (root or other derivative words) are combination of other words put together to make new single word. Note: Mandarin language is full of synonyms, often 3, 4 or 5 synonyms for many words. Tones and context of subject matter are a way to distinguish them. For beginners this is just nightmare. Chinese don't write in pinyin (like road signs, books, product description, etc.) so you will have to learn and memorize words/characters. With patience and practice you will acquire this ability. It does gets easier over time. As each piece of information you learn/memorized helps and clarify the next one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So far AMAZING BOOK! *by F***S on January 4, 2025* Exceptional layout, explains things clearly. Sets expectations and explains HSK testing. Only sauce is I wish compounds were in bigger print because I wear glasses but otherwise very much recommend this book. Great index, images etc. ## 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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