Chineasy

A new way of learning Chinese! A young Taiwanese businesswoman in London, ShaoLan Hsueh, couldn’t find a decent way to teach her children Chinese. So she developed a revolutionary visual method to make it easier and more fun to read in Chinese.

Studying the most frequently used characters – the basic building blocks –, readers of all ages can soon grasp the basic concepts and corresponding words. Chineasy - À la découverte de l’écriture chinoise lists over 400 of the most common and useful characters, expressions and phrases.

Sorted into eleven categories of everyday life, they highlight the stories and myths behind each character, thus providing a unique perspective of Chinese history and culture.

Illustrations by Noma Bar