Learn the essential Mandarin Chinese characters and words in everyday use in China!Anyone planning to learn Chinese knows that there are 300 primary characters they must understand to function in China. This systematic introduction to the Mandarin language is designed to help you learn them fast—along with how to pronounce, write, and remember 1,200 key vocabulary words and phrases.Essential for anyone wishing to pass the official Chinese government HSK Level 1 & 2 proficienc