Elementary Lessons in Chinese (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Hook line : Learn to translate ideas into natural Chinese using radicals and real texts, not just word-for-word equivalents.

This beginner’s guide helps you capture meaning and style in everyday Chinese.

In Thinking In Chinese, Arnold Foster offers a practical path for learners who want to move beyond direct translations. The book focuses on translating ideas, using radical-based organization and authentic sample texts to build a working sense of how Chinese writers express thoughts.

• Understand how radicals clue you in to a word’s meaning and how groups of characters relate to topics like the mind, wood, water, and more.
• Practice with exercises that connect Chinese characters to their radicals, then translate short sentences and proverbs.
• Learn practical translation rules that address prepositions, articles (or their absence), and how to handle verbs, moods, and tense in Chinese.
• Build confidence with native-style phrases and guidance on using native texts to improve style and accuracy.

Ideal for readers starting out or refreshing basic translation skills, especially those who want to translate ideas clearly and naturally.

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