Download or read book A Handbook for 1,000 Basic Chinese Characters written by Guo'an Wang and published by Chinese University Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each of the 1,000 basic Chinese characters in this volume is chosen with beginners in mind. Each character is accompanied by a detailed analysis, explaining the equivalent meaning in English with ample bilingual samples; common collocations and their related idiomatic usage; tone and pronunciation specific to the usage; stroke order with simplified and traditional forms; and parts of speech. Also included are indices and appendices for easy reference.