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Reading and Writing Chinese has been the standard text for foreign students and self-teachers of the Chinese Writing System since it was first published it over 20 years ago. This new, completely revised edition offers students a more convenient, efficient, and up-to-date introduction to the writing system. For each of the basic 1,062 characters, the pronunciation, definition and derivation are given, with examples of the use of most words and a chart showing how to write each character. Memorization tips and cautionary cross-references to look-alike characters are also provided, as well as notes to help clarify those often overlooked aspects of the Chinese writing system. In traditional or simplified Chinese Characters.