Elementary Lessons in Chinese (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Learn Chinese by thinking in ideas, not just words, with a practical, beginner-friendly approach.

This edition guides beginners through translating ideas into Chinese, not merely copying English phrases. It emphasizes practical methods, gradual progress, and using native materials to build true comprehension, including how radicals help organize vocabulary and meaning.

You'll find step-by-step exercises and translation practice that cover common sayings, proverbs, and everyday phrases. Clear tips explain how to study, plan, and compare Chinese with English in a practical, studio-friendly way.

• Translate ideas, not word-for-word equivalents, to express meaning accurately in Chinese.


• Explore radicals to gain quick clues about word families and their uses.


• Practice with short exercises and translations drawn from everyday language and classical lines.


• Learn practical strategies for studying native texts and building a usable vocabulary.

Ideal for readers starting out, including students and missionaries, who want concrete techniques and real?world language guidance.

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