Publisher's Synopsis
This book introduces 100 commonly used hanzi (Chinese characters) and makes them easy to learn! While you are relaxed, enjoying a coloring book, the information can more easily penetrate your brain to be learned, retained, and recalled when needed. Coloring slows the brain down long enough to more fully engage with the form - and meaning - of each hanzi.This book is not meant to be a stand-alone form of instruction in the Chinese language, but rather, it is intended to be a fun supplement to beginner level coursework, classes, or other learning materials. As it is strictly intended as a supplement or study aid, it does not cover each hanzi exhaustively. This book can also be used a great first step in learning hanzi, and an enjoyable way to begin the journey through the hanzi. It can also be used to prove to reluctant learners that they CAN learn hanzi - easily!!! Many people feel they cannot learn - or retain - the hanzi and working through this coloring book will quickly prove otherwise. Coloring only one hanzi a day will result in a strong beginning, allowing students to learn and retain 100 high frequency hanzi in a little over three months. More ambitious learners can easily cover more ground, more rapidly.It is recommended that students first read the English meaning and Chinese reading of each hanzi, then trace the stroke order with their fingers. Next, students should color the hanzi - following the stroke order - while keeping the meaning and reading in mind as they work. Simply slowing down and engaging with the form and meaning of the hanzi in this way allows the brain to more easily process it.
