The series of Graphic YCT Vocabulary is designed on the basis of YCT Test Syllabus & Guide (2016 Edition) (Levels I-IV) compiled by Confucius Institute Headquarters/Hanban, aiming to help Chinese language learners in primary and secondary schools understand and master YCT vocabulary at all levels as soon as possible so that they can correctly and appropriately use YCT vocabulary in their examinations and communication.

Lead Author: Professor Jiang Liping, a doctoral supervisor in Beijing Language and Culture University whose research focuses on the theories of teaching Chinese as a foreign language, teaching methodology and textbook study. Ms. Jiang’s works include books such as On Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Ways on How to Teach Foreigners Chinese and Classroom Expression Course for Chinese Teaching as well as more than 10 papers published in Language Teaching and Linguistic Studies, Chinese Language Teaching and other journals. She has given lectures in many countries and cities, such as Japan, the United States, Thailand and Hong Kong.

Main Author: Cao Gang, a teacher in Beijing Language and Culture University

Aligned with the test syllabus – Helps you efficiently master the test vocabulary

Creative picture-assisted explanation – Explains word usages using both text and pictures

Plentiful example sentences – Improves your communication skills through close-to-life sentences

Verso-recto pair for each word – Facilitates your reading and optimizes your learning efficiency

Learning and practice going hand in hand – Promotes your learning and test-taking skills simultaneously 

Used to prepare for the YCT exam