# Elementary Chinese I

- By: Wenying Zhou
- Publisher: Michigan State University
- Source: [LibreTexts](https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Chinese/Elementary_Chinese_I_(Zhou))
- Licence: [CC BY-NC 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
- Read at LibreTexts: https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Chinese/Elementary_Chinese_I_(Zhou)
- PDF: https://downloads.libretexts.org/api/v1/download/human-187630/pdf

This textbook is designed for beginners learning Chinese as a second/foreign language and aims to introduce learners to standard Chinese pronunciation, character knowledge, basic conversational phrases, grammar and vocabulary use, and cultural knowledge. Throughout the eight chapters, learners will explore: greetings and self-introduction, hobbies, nationalities, family members and occupations, inviting friends to dinner, talking about food and beverage, and talking about classes and exams.