Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education: Quick Vocabulary Handbook, a practical vocabulary learning manual for Chinese language learners, is compiled in strict accordance with the “List of Chinese Vocabulary” in Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education.

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 6, which contains all the 1140 words in Level 6. 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.

Zhang Yi, doctor of literature, is an associate professor at the College of International Cultural Exchange, Central China Normal University. She has long been responsible for teaching Chinese language in the preparatory course and junior-level course for foreign students studying in China and teaching Chinese language proficiency test.

Qu Shuhao, doctor of literature, is an associate professor at the College of International Cultural Exchange, Central China Normal University. She has been teaching Chinese language for a long time in the preparatory course for foreign students studying in China, as well as in the junior, intermediate and advanced Chinese courses, and has participated in the preparation of a number of Chinese textbooks.

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 6 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.