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The hanmoji handbook : your guide to the Chinese language through emoji / Jason Li, Xiao Mina, and Jennifer 8. Lee.

Summary:

Even though their dates of origin are millennia apart, the languages of Chinese and emoji share similarities that the average smartphone user might find surprising. These "hanmoji" parallels offer an exciting new way to learn Chinese--and a fascinating window into the evolution of Chinese Han characters. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descriptions, The Hanmoji Handbook brings to life the ongoing dialogue between the visual elements of Chinese characters and the language of emoji. At once entertaining and educational, this unique volume holds sure appeal for readers who use emojis, anyone interested in learning Chinese, and those who love quirky, visual gift books.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1529510503
  • ISBN: 1536219134
  • ISBN: 9781529510508
  • ISBN: 9781536219135
  • Physical Description: 158 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2022.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 155) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Chinese, Hanzi, and Hanmoji -- The five elements -- How languages evolve -- The Hanmoji famiy -- Mix and match -- The vast world of Hanmoji -- The future.
Subject: Chinese characters.
Chinese characters > Juvenile literature.
Chinese language > Textbooks for foreign speakers > English.
Chinese language > Textbooks for foreign speakers > English > Juvenile literature.
Emojis.
Emojis > Juvenile literature.
Genre: Young adult literature.
Illustrated works.
Instructional and educational works.
Textbooks.
Young adult.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Harnett County Library.

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