Reaching a 9,000-word milestone is significant. In language acquisition research, knowing approximately 8,000–9,000 word families is often cited as the threshold for "adequate comprehension" (around 98%) of typical novels or movies. While some experts suggest Chinese may require even higher numbers due to character complexity, mastering 9,000 words allows a learner to say, "Chinese? Absolutely I know it very well". Purchase Options
: Available as part of the American English Collection . Barnes & Noble : Priced at approximately $16.90 . Chinese vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 ...
The book by Andrey Taranov is a thematic bilingual dictionary designed to help learners reach a level of proficiency where they can read and write Chinese with minimal dictionary assistance. Published by T&P Books , it serves as a comprehensive reference for both beginners and advanced students to express thoughts precisely in conversation. Key Features and Structure Reaching a 9,000-word milestone is significant
: Includes over 9,000 commonly used words, making it a robust supplement to any formal language course. Learning Impact Absolutely I know it very well"
THIS REVISED EDITION INCLUDES 256 TOPICS: Basic concepts, Numbers, Units of measurement, The most important verbs, Time, Calendar, T&P Books Publishing Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Chinese Vocabulary for English Speakers - 9000 Words
: Unlike standard dictionaries, words are arranged by meaning across 256 topics , such as Basic Concepts, Numbers, Marketing, and Nature.
: Each foreign word includes a simple transcription (Pinyin) to assist with pronunciation.