According to the “three levels and nine bands” of the Standards, Quick Vocabulary Handbook is composed of eight volumes (Levels 7 to 9 are divided into two volumes), and this volume belongs to Level 5, which contains all the 1071 words in Level 5. With 20 words per unit, this volume seeks to turn vocabulary learning into parts and improve the efficiency of vocabulary learning, so that learners can complete one unit of vocabulary learning and practice every day. The book organizes the words in phonetic order and illustrates and shows the words in four dimensions: pronunciation, word class, interpretation and usage. At the same time, the book focuses on the combination of learning and practice, and after finishing one unit, learners can practice intensively through the “Quick Practice” section with various types of practice questions, each focusing on different aspects and complementing the others.

Zhu Li is a teacher at the College of International Cultural Exchange, Central China Normal University. She has been engaged in teaching Chinese as a second language for nearly 20 years, whose research mainly focuses on the method of TCSL and the compilation and development of Chinese textbooks, etc.

Zhou Biji is an associate professor at the College of International Cultural Exchange, Central China Normal University, and also a visiting scholar at the Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, University of Hawaii. He has taught Chinese language in the Confucius Institute at Carleton University in Canada, Malaysia, and the Confucius Institute at the University of Kansas in the United States.

The book explains words concisely and gives practical and common phrases and example sentences to show the common usage of words and the context in which they are used. In addition, there are a variety of exercises to test learners’ learning effect and to consolidate their word knowledge, so that they can practice and improve their word usage skills.

This book is suitable for Chinese language learners who meet the Level 5 of the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education.

It can be used as a study book for learners to learn Chinese vocabulary on their own and a preparation book for the HSK exam, or as a resource for teachers to teach vocabulary.