500 Easy Chinese Characters

This book is designed for beginner level Chinese learners, to help with reading and writing 500 of the most commonly used and important Chinese characters. The book consists of 30 lessons, each guiding the reader on the meaning, stroke order and use of several Chinese characters. The chapters contain useful cultural points to help the learner understand the history and composition of Chinese characters. This book is suitable for readers interested in learning more about Chinese characters and for those who struggle with reading and writing Chinese.