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Remembering Traditional Hanzi: Book 1, How Not to Forget the Meaning and Writing of Chinese Characters,Used
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At long last the approach that has helped thousands of learners memorize Japanese kanji has been adapted to help students with Chinese characters. Book 1 of Remembering Traditional Hanzi covers the writing and meaning of the 1,000 most commonly used characters in the traditional Chinese writing system, plus another 500 that are best learned at an early stage. (Book 2 adds another 1,500 characters for a total of 3,000.)Of critical importance to the approach found in these pages is the systematic arranging of characters in an order best suited to memorization. In the Chinese writing system, strokes and simple components are nested within relatively simple characters, which can, in turn, serve as parts of more complicated characters and so on. Taking advantage of this allows a logical ordering, making it possible for students to approach most new characters with prior knowledge that can greatly facilitate the learning process.Guidance and detailed instructions are provided along the way. Students are taught to employ 'imaginative memory' to associate each characters component parts, or 'primitive elements,' with one another and with a key word that has been carefully selected to represent an important meaning of the character. This is accomplished through the creation of a 'story' that engagingly ties the primitive elements and key word together. In this way, the collections of dots, strokes, and components that make up the characters are associated in memorable fashion, dramatically shortening the time required for learning and helping to prevent characters from slipping out of memory.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Remembering Traditional Hanzi: Book 1'? A: 'Remembering Traditional Hanzi: Book 1' focuses on helping learners memorize the meanings and writings of the 1,000 most commonly used Chinese characters using a systematic approach.
- Q: How does the book help with memorizing Chinese characters? A: The book employs a method called 'imaginative memory' to associate character components with key words and creates engaging stories that link these elements, facilitating easier memorization.
- Q: What is the total number of characters covered in the series? A: The entire series, including Book 1 and Book 2, covers a total of 3,000 characters, with Book 1 containing the first 1,000 and Book 2 adding another 1,500 characters.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Remembering Traditional Hanzi: Book 1' is James W. Heisig, who is known for his effective teaching methods for memorizing characters.
- Q: When was 'Remembering Traditional Hanzi: Book 1' published? A: 'Remembering Traditional Hanzi: Book 1' was published on October 31, 2008.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and portable for learners.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Chinese? A: Yes, this book is designed for beginners and provides a structured approach to learning essential Chinese characters.
- Q: How many pages does 'Remembering Traditional Hanzi: Book 1' have? A: The book contains a total of 440 pages, providing comprehensive content for learners.
- Q: What is the condition of the book upon purchase? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that buyers receive a fresh and undamaged copy.
- Q: Is there a specific learning sequence recommended in the book? A: Yes, the book arranges characters systematically to optimize the memorization process, allowing learners to build upon their prior knowledge.