A systematic introduction to reading and writing Chinese.

Focusing on the 25 most commonly used radicals, this book provides a structured learning progression for mastering Mandarin Chinese reading and writing. It offers clear explanations of radical meanings and their distorted forms, while also introducing additional characters that incorporate these radicals to enhance vocabulary for beginners. Unique to this resource is its emphasis on characters with phonetic components, allowing students to make educated guesses about pronunciation when encountering new words.