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How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly: Reading Hanzi 汉字解密
Unlock the Secrets of the Chinese Language with "How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly" by Eric Engle
Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey of discovery and unlock the doors to a world of opportunities in work, romance, travel, and adventure? Dive into the complex and fascinating world of Chinese characters with Eric Engle's groundbreaking book, "How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly"
Why This Book Stands Out
This revolutionary guide takes a unique, structured, and sequential approach, building step-by-step from the simplest to the most complex Chinese characters. Chinese characters are simplified and highly stylized pictures organized as 214 kangxi radicals which represent syllables. Just like all English words are formed from 26 letters all Chinese characters are formed the 214 kangxi radicals as syllables. By focusing on the 214 essential kangxi radicals that form the building blocks of Chinese writing, Engle's method demystifies the Chinese language and sets you on the path to mastery.What's Inside
In "How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly," you'll
1,000 characters, including 300 pictograms, 50 ideograms, 650 compound concept characters, and 50 pictophonetic characters, all taught in a logical order with clear explanations.Expert tips on how to learn and remember characters for long-term success.A straightforward guide to essential aspects of Chinese grammar.Transform Your Learning Experience
Chinese is often seen as a difficult language to learn, but that's only because it's usually taught poorly. With Engle's structured approach, you'll find learning Chinese writing to be an exciting and rewarding adventure. Don't miss out on this chance to learn quickly and effectively!
Take the First Step Today!
Ready to unlock the secrets of the Chinese language? Look inside and read the free preview of "How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly" now! Then scroll back to the "buy it now" button, click, and get ready to start learning Chinese using Engle's fast fun method!
Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey of discovery and unlock the doors to a world of opportunities in work, romance, travel, and adventure? Dive into the complex and fascinating world of Chinese characters with Eric Engle's groundbreaking book, "How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly"
Why This Book Stands Out
This revolutionary guide takes a unique, structured, and sequential approach, building step-by-step from the simplest to the most complex Chinese characters. Chinese characters are simplified and highly stylized pictures organized as 214 kangxi radicals which represent syllables. Just like all English words are formed from 26 letters all Chinese characters are formed the 214 kangxi radicals as syllables. By focusing on the 214 essential kangxi radicals that form the building blocks of Chinese writing, Engle's method demystifies the Chinese language and sets you on the path to mastery.What's Inside
In "How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly," you'll
1,000 characters, including 300 pictograms, 50 ideograms, 650 compound concept characters, and 50 pictophonetic characters, all taught in a logical order with clear explanations.Expert tips on how to learn and remember characters for long-term success.A straightforward guide to essential aspects of Chinese grammar.Transform Your Learning Experience
Chinese is often seen as a difficult language to learn, but that's only because it's usually taught poorly. With Engle's structured approach, you'll find learning Chinese writing to be an exciting and rewarding adventure. Don't miss out on this chance to learn quickly and effectively!
Take the First Step Today!
Ready to unlock the secrets of the Chinese language? Look inside and read the free preview of "How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly" now! Then scroll back to the "buy it now" button, click, and get ready to start learning Chinese using Engle's fast fun method!
117 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 4, 2020
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About the author
Eric Engle
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I review non-fiction books about law, political science, economics, language learning. If you would like me to review your book just write me an email or respond here.
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I review non-fiction books about law, political science, economics, language learning. If you would like me to review your book just write me an email or respond here.
eric.engle@yahoo.com
https://amazon.com/author/quizmaster
https://osintbrief.substack.com
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July 8, 2025
I had high hopes for this book, but “How to Learn Chinese Characters Quickly” falls painfully short. Despite promising a structured, radical-based method, the explanations are overly simplistic and fail to show how radicals actually combine in real-world vocabulary. The 1,000 characters are dumped in a rigid sequence with no attention to frequency or practical usage, so you end up memorizing obscure words before essential ones like “person” or “eat.”
Worse, the pictograms and ideograms are presented in isolation, with no meaningful context sentences or sample text to anchor them. Without example phrases, stroke order drills, or review exercises, it’s nearly impossible to retain what you’ve “learned.” The grammar overview is equally superficial—just a few bullet points that gloss over tonal distinctions and sentence structure, making it feel like an afterthought.
The writing style reads more like marketing copy than an instructional guide, peppered with hyperbole about “unlocking life-changing opportunities” but delivering no real learning tools. If you’re serious about mastering Chinese characters, look elsewhere for a resource that balances theory with practical practice—this one isn’t worth the time or money.
Worse, the pictograms and ideograms are presented in isolation, with no meaningful context sentences or sample text to anchor them. Without example phrases, stroke order drills, or review exercises, it’s nearly impossible to retain what you’ve “learned.” The grammar overview is equally superficial—just a few bullet points that gloss over tonal distinctions and sentence structure, making it feel like an afterthought.
The writing style reads more like marketing copy than an instructional guide, peppered with hyperbole about “unlocking life-changing opportunities” but delivering no real learning tools. If you’re serious about mastering Chinese characters, look elsewhere for a resource that balances theory with practical practice—this one isn’t worth the time or money.
November 6, 2021
Really logical and effective way to learn Chinese. 5/5
May 21, 2023
Fun book explaining in detail how characters are put together and how to recognize them. This is a great guide to add to your Mandarin library.
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