The Best Chinese Language Books 2024

1. I Can Read That: A Traveler's Introduction to Chinese Characters (English and Chinese Edition), Used [Paperback]

This book teaches travelers many commonly found Chinese characters: Know which toilet to use, read numbers and prices, recognize common place names, decipher dates, and much more. Written in a fun, easy-to-learn style, this book will teach even the most linguistically-impaired tourist the basics of written Chinese.

I Can Read That: A Traveler's Introduction to Chinese Characters (English and Chinese Edition), Used [Paperback]

2. Analytic Dictionary of Chinese and Sino-Japanese [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Analytic Dictionary of Chinese and Sino-Japanese by Bernhard Karlgren

Analytic Dictionary of Chinese and Sino-Japanese, Used [Paperback]

3. The Right Word in Cantonese [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Book by Kwan, Choi Wah

The Right Word in Cantonese, Used [Paperback]

4. Integrated Chinese 1/2 Textbook Traditional Characters, Used [Hardcover]

Cheng & Tsui's best-loved Chinese textbook series is new, revised, and better than ever!

Integrated Chinese 1/2 Textbook Traditional Characters, Used [Hardcover]

5. Modern Chinese: A Second Course [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Chinese, the principle language of eastern Asia, is spoken by more people than any other language in the world. It is one of the five official languages of the United Nations, and in light of recent liberalizing influences on the Mainland, is likely to gain even more importance as an international means of communication.Modern Chinese: A Second Course comprises Lessons 31 72 of a course in modern Mandarin Chinese prepared by the Faculty of Peking University. Dover published the first volume (Lessons 1 30) and its widely recognized superiority (used by Harvard University in preference to more recent editions) has prompted the publication of this second volume.Building on the foundation of grammar provided in Volume One, the present volume extends and deepens the student's knowledge of Chinese grammar, in particular, the structure of basic sentence patterns and complementary particles. Each lesson supplies new vocabulary words and grammatical rules which are then used in illustrative sentences and reading texts. In the original edition, no translations of this material were supplied after Lesson 13. In the present edition, however, all these sentences have been translated by the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University. On the other hand, the original edition repeated all the phonetic and grammatical rules i.e., all the basic text in Chinese, for the use of teachers in China. In this edition, the Chinese version of this material has been omitted and only the English version retained.The transcription system used in this book is the official pun yin of Mainland China. For those readers acquainted with one or both of the two most important earlier transcription systems, Yale and Wade, a comparative table has been provided. Appendixes also include a review of basic grammar, a complete glossary, tables of combined and simplified characters, and rules for the separate writing of words."

Modern Chinese : A Second Course, Used [Paperback]

6. Success with Chinese: A Communicative Approach for Beginners: (English and Chinese Edition) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Level 1: Reading & Writing helps you achieve a basic proficiency in reading and writing Chinese.

Success with Chinese: A Communicative Approach for Beginners: (English and Chinese Edition), Used [Paperback]

7. Quantum Soup: Fortune Cookies in Crisis New and Enlarged Edition [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. Peppered with a delicate mix of wisdom and humor, this new and enlarged edition of Quantum Soup is a light-hearted yet informative combination of happy anecdotes and traditional Chinese sensibilities in a Western setting. Every mini-essay is accompanied by the author's calligraphy and illustrations, including those making their appearance for the very first time. 'Quantum Soup is a gourmet preparation of philosophical snaps and snails, sharks' fins and puppy dogs' tails to tickle the sophisticated palate and provoke happy, healthful belly laughs. Confucius say: "Number One good recipe "' - Joseph Campbell 'Like sunlight, Chungliang Al Huang's delicate mix of wisdom and humor comes in discrete energy packets (quanta) but gives continuous pleasure and nourishment.' - Fritjof Capra 'Take the humour of Buddha, connecting with the universal soul you have Chungliang Al Huang and Quantum Soup ' - Virginia Satir 'Quantum Soup is an elegant, wise and playful expression of Taoist and Zen Buddhist sensibilities in a Western setting - a philosophical entertainment with a collection of anecdotes, aphorisms and koan-like ruminations, all served up in appetizer portions.' - Los Angeles Times 'Take the pungence of hot and sour, the homeyness of chicken, the excitement of gespacho, the refreshment of vichyssoise - flamboyantly seasoned with loving humor and eternality and an empty bowl - ahhhh - Quantum Soup ' - Ram Dass '"Better for the guest to wait for the food, than for the food to wait for the guest," says a Chinese proverb. Many guests at the banquet of books have been eagerly awaiting this new and enlarged edition of Quantum Soup. Their expectations will be surpassed. Chungliang Al Huang is an all-star chef for the finest appetites of heart and soul.' - Brother David Steindl-Rast

Quantum Soup: Fortune Cookies in Crisis New and Enlarged Edition [Paperback - Used]

8. Survival Chinese: How to Communicate without Fuss or Fear Instantly! (Mandarin Chinese Phrasebook) (Survival Series) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. A handy Mandarin Chinese phrasebook and guide to the Chinese language, Survival Chinese contains basic vocabulary necessary for getting around. This book contains all the necessary words and phrases for speaking Mandarin Chinese in any kind of setting. Perfect for students, tourists, or business people learning Mandarin or traveling to China or Taiwan, it also contains a beginner guide to the Mandarin language, allowing for a deeper understanding of Chinese than a typical Mandarin phrasebook or Chinese dictionary. The book is broken into four basic sections: Common Chinese Expressions and Key Words, Essential Chinese Communication Tools, Chinese Travel Vocabulary, and making your own sentences. All Chinese words and phrases are written in Romanized form ( pinyin ) as well phonetically, making pronouncing Chinese a breeze. For example, the word for "reservation," yuding is also written as yuu-deeng . Authentic Chinese characters are also included so that in the case of difficulties the book can be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with. This chinese phrasebook includes: Hundreds of useful Chinese words and expressions. An A-Z index which allows the book to function as a English to Chinese dictionary. Romanized forms, phonetic spellings, and Chinese Characters ( Hanzi ) for all words and phrases. A concise background and history of the Chinese language. A complete guide to Chinese pronunciations. A concise guide to using Chinese tones. A brief introduction to Chinese grammar.

Survival Chinese : How to Communicate Without Fuss or Fear Instantly!, Used [Paperback]

9. The Everything Speaking Mandarin Chinese Book [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. The Everything Conversational Chinese Book with CD provides readers with basic instruction for speaking Chinese in a business setting, while traveling, or within the Chinese-American community. Step-by-step instruction is followed by challenging exercises and quizzes to test readers' knowledge and prepare them for speaking in Mandarin Chinese. Complete with a helpful audio CD, The Everything Conversational Chinese Book with CD allows readers to listen while they learn, making mastering this fascinating language fun and easy.

The Everything Speaking Mandarin Chinese Book, Used [Paperback]

10. Elementary Chinese Readers (Volume I) [Paperback - Used]

CONDITION - USED - Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included. This edition puts more emphasis on practical language needed in daily communication. The material has also been updated to reflect current Chinese life. The lessons have been carefully arranged to make the book as useful as possible, although the general structure of the original edition has been maintained. In addition, newly recorded cassette tapes are provided. The first edition can be used as supplementary reading with this edition. This edition has been condensed from the original five volumes into four.

Elementary Chinese Readers (Volume I), Used [Paperback]