Hua Yu Hsu Chih, Practical Chinese V1: Including A Topical Dictionary Of 5000 Everyday Terms is a comprehensive guide to learning Chinese language. It is authored by Harry S. Aldrich and is aimed at beginners who wish to learn the language from scratch. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covers the basics of the Chinese language, including pronunciation, grammar, and sentence structure. The second part is a topical dictionary that includes 5000 everyday terms, grouped into topics such as food, travel, health, and business. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for beginners to follow. It is also filled with practical exercises and examples that help readers to practice what they have learned. The topical dictionary is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to expand their vocabulary and learn how to use Chinese language in everyday situations. Overall, Hua Yu Hsu Chih, Practical Chinese V1: Including A Topical Dictionary Of 5000 Everyday Terms is an excellent resource for anyone who wishes to learn Chinese language. It is an ideal textbook for beginners, and also serves as a valuable reference for more advanced learners.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.