Reading & Writing Chinese: Simplified Character Edition
<DIV>This is a revised third edition of Tuttle's <I>Reading & Writing Chinese</I>.<br><br>This new edition focuses on the internationally recognized test of proficiency in Chinese, the <I>Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi </I>(HSK). All 800 characters prescribed for Level A are covered here, and the 1400+ Levels B and C characters are covered concisely.<br><br>All of the prescribed vocabulary for Levels A-C of the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi is included among the example compounds. Knowledge of the 2,200+ characters and 5,253+ vocabulary items covered will equip students to take the test at either the Basic or the Elementary-Intermediate standard. Success in the top band of the Basic standard is sufficient to enter college in China.</div>