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Fun with Chinese Characters: Characters and Roman Script v. 3

by TAN PENG
RM29.12 MYR RM18.06 MYR 38% off
Fun with Chinese Characters: Characters and Roman Script v. 3 - Thryft
Fun with Chinese Characters: Characters and Roman Script v. 3 - Thryft

Discover the playful side of Chinese characters.

This book is a great read for language enthusiasts who want to learn Chinese characters in a fun and interactive way. Through the unique approach of a cartoonist, the book explores the evolution of Chinese characters from pictographs to the modern written symbols. With its engaging illustrations and systematic explanations, this book makes learning Chinese characters enjoyable and accessible.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Fun with Chinese Characters: Characters and Roman Script v. 3

by TAN PENG
RM29.12 MYR RM18.06 MYR 38% off
ISBN: 9789812324528
Authors: TAN PENG
Publisher: Times Editions
Date of Publication: 2002-10-18
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, History
Related Topics: Drawing, Crafts, Design, Art and Photography
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 3 readers)

Description

Volume Three features another 140 characters which first appeared in the Strait Times Bilingual Page. They trace systematically the evolution of Chinese characters from pictographs and ideographs, introducing radical elements and compounds with the appreciative and discerning eye of a cartoonist. This final collection in the highly popular and successful series includes an indispensable index of all the characters found in the series for easy reference.
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Discover the playful side of Chinese characters.

This book is a great read for language enthusiasts who want to learn Chinese characters in a fun and interactive way. Through the unique approach of a cartoonist, the book explores the evolution of Chinese characters from pictographs to the modern written symbols. With its engaging illustrations and systematic explanations, this book makes learning Chinese characters enjoyable and accessible.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.