• Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures
  • Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures
  • Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures
  • Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures
  • Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures
  • Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures
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Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures

Intriguing Chinese Characters, Vol. 1 & 2 (English Edition, 2-Book Set): 128 Common Characters Through Culture & Pictures

Vol. 1 Covers Characters A–D, Vol. 2 Covers D–H — Each Entry Uses Illustrations, Photos and Cultural Context to Help Non-Native Learners Remember the Character and Understand the Mind Behind It
This is not a dictionary, and it is not a standard Chinese textbook. It is a two-book set designed for readers outside a native Chinese environment—people who want to learn common characters, but also want to understand why Chinese people think the way they do. The author, Y. H. Mew, selected 128 of the most common characters and arranged them alphabetically: Volume 1 covers A–D, Volume 2 covers D–H. Each entry pairs the character with illustrations or photographs and explains the cultural context behind it, so learning a character becomes a way into Chinese customs, ideas, and everyday life. If you want a visual, culture-driven introduction to Chinese characters—rather than a dry vocabulary list or a grammar-heavy course—this is it.
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About This Series

Intriguing Chinese Characters is a two-volume series from the “趣读中国文化”（Intriguing Chinese Culture） collection, published by China Intercontinental Press. It is designed for readers learning Chinese outside a native Chinese-speaking environment—people who need a gentle, visual, culturally grounded entry point into the writing system.

What’s Inside

  • 128 common characters: the series selects characters that non-native learners can realistically absorb, rather than overwhelming them with rare or complex forms.-7

  • Alphabetical arrangement: Volume 1 covers characters from A to D; Volume 2 covers D to H. Entries are easy to look up and browse.-3

  • Illustrations and photographs: every character is paired with visual material, so the meaning and context are easier to grasp and remember.-1

  • Cultural context: the series goes beyond definitions. Each entry explains the customs, objects, stories, or ideas connected to the character, so learners understand not just what the word means, but what it reveals about Chinese culture.-1

  • English-language edition: written for English-speaking learners, with Chinese characters and English explanations.

Specifications

  • Set includes: 2 volumes (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2).

  • Pages: approximately 128–129 pages per volume.

  • Format: Paperback, 16-open.

  • Language: English, with Chinese characters.

  • Publisher: China Intercontinental Press (五洲传播出版社), 2017.

  • Author: Y. H. Mew (苗耀华), a former National University of Singapore graduate with decades of experience in educational publishing for Chinese and English as second languages.

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