Simple Strokes

Do you know that every stroke in a Chinese character represents an idea or a symbol and that each Chinese character tells a story? "Simple Strokes" demystifies the Chinese language as it traces the history of each Chinese character and explains why the Chinese script is written the way it is. With pictorial symbols to help readers––especially first-time learners of the Chinese language––Simple Strokes us the fun way to learn and memorise complex strokes and their usage, and, more importantly, how to put together a meaningful sentence. The complete collection of eight books covers a broad range of topics, from the human body to animals, plants, nature and architecture.