Basic Mandarin Chinese · Reading & Writing Textbook by Kubler, Cornelius C. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Page A Note to the Learner Contents Acknowledgments Orientation

About This Course Organization and Use An Overview of the Chinese Writing System Suggested Strategies for Learning Written Chinese

Abbreviations Classroom Expressions Introductory Unit A: Numbers, Surnames, Personal Names, and Place Names

Introductory Unit B: People, Places, Streets, and Roads

Unit 1: Greetings and Useful Phrases

Part 1: “Where Are You Going?” Part 2: “Long Time No See!” Part 3: Chance Encounter on the Street Part 4: Visiting an Acquaintance at Her Home

Unit 2: Introductions

Part 1: Asking About Name and Nationality Part 2: Introducing a Roommate Part 3: Inquiring Formally as to Name and Place of Work Part 4: A Self-introduction

Unit 3: Numbers, Dates, Time, and Money (I)

Part 1: “How Many Students in Your Class?” Part 2: Inquiring About Age Part 3: Purchasing a Tea Cup Part 4: Buying a Train Ticket

Unit 4: Numbers, Dates, Time, and Money (II)

Part 1: Inquiring About Opening and Closing Times Part 2: Personal Information Part 3: Second Trip to China Part 4: Asking About Population

Unit 5: Locating Persons, Places, and Things

Part 1: Searching for Mary Wang Part 2: Conversation at a Noodle Stand Part 3: “Where Are You Staying?” Part 4: New Computer

Unit 6: Biographical Information (I)

Unit 7: Biographical Information (II)

Part 1: More Questions About One’s Family Part 2: “You Can Speak Chinese!” Part 3: The Nosy Professor Part 4: Conversation with a Waitress

Unit 8: Getting Around Beijing (I)

Part 1: “How Do I Get to the Beijing Hotel?” Part 2: Calling for a Taxi to the Airport Part 3: Calling for a Taxi to the Airport (cont.) Part 4: Calling for a Taxi to the Airport (cont.)

Unit 9: Getting Around Beijing (II)

Unit 10: Weather

Part 1: A Weather Forecast Part 2: Beijing Weather Part 3: Taiwan Weather Part 4: Talking About the Weather in Your Hometown

F. Chinese–English Glossary