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The "character building blocks" refer to the inseparable Chinese characters, which can be used independently. These characters can be frequently used to make up new characters. Unlike most books for learning Chinese characters, which introduce complex words from the very beginning, this book first teaches you the basic tools you will need to master the whole system of Chinese characters. In the Chinese writing system, some 300 basic characters are used to create all other Chinese characters. These 300 building blocks provide the organizing principle in the Chinese Magical Character System and the basic for learning additional characters based on these foundation characters. Well illustrated and organized, this title is great for beginning learners of all ages. Includes one audio-CD. Choose from Volume 1, 2, 3, or 4. Companion CD-Rom, Magical Chinese Characters - Radicals for Learning Chinese Characters are available.