A totally new dictionary designed specifically for elementary to intermediate learners of Chinese, and containing all 3,051 vocabulary items prescribed for Levels A and B of the internationally recognized test of Chinese language proficiency, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK).

This self-contained dictionary has over 3,000 headwords—those required for HSK Levels A and B, plus important proper nouns and common idioms. Extensive notes on culture, grammar and meaning are included to enhance understanding and ensure correct usage.

• Brief History of China 
• Origin of Chinese Characters 
• Chinese Calligraphy

About the Author
Li Dong is a senior lecturer in Chinese at Massey University, New Zealand He has held a British Council scholarship at the Lexical Research Unit within Leeds University’s School of English and is author of the Beginner’s Chinese Dictionary.