Ren Yi

This illustrated dictionary presents the 1,500 key Mandarin Chinese words and sentences that students need to know to pass the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam and the Chinese government HSK Levels 1-3 proficiency exams. The handy format and highly visual presentation make it easy to learn and remember the words. The vocabulary is organized into 38 themes or topics. Each section presents 25-35 words and 5-8 sentences demonstrating their correct usage.
Every word and sentence appears in Chinese characters along with Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation and English meaning. Richly illustrated with over 600 color photographs, this useful Mandarin language tool includes a brief introduction to Chinese pronunciation and tones as well as an English-Chinese index for quick reference. The free online audio contains recordings by native Mandarin speakers reading all the vocabulary and sentences, so students can learn correct pronunciation !