Chinese — Textbook & Study Material

Download the official textbook for Chinese and see the full chapter list so you know exactly what to cover.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1
汉字、拼音与声调
Chapter 2
词汇积累与常用表达
Chapter 3
基础语法与句型
Chapter 4
短文阅读理解
Chapter 5
上下文词义与信息提取
Chapter 6
篇章分析与答题表达
Chapter 7
短文写作
Chapter 8
书信与日常应用文
Chapter 9
主题表达与观点组织
Chapter 10
中文译成英文
Chapter 11
英文译成中文
Chapter 12
翻译中的语法、词汇与语境
Chapter 13
口语表达与朗读
Chapter 14
听力理解与课堂交流
Chapter 15
项目作业与文化学习

Frequently asked questions

Is the Chinese textbook enough to score well, or do I need extra notes?

The official textbook is the core — most exam questions are set directly from it, so read it thoroughly first. Add concise notes and solved past papers for revision and exam practice rather than switching to unofficial books.

How should I study the Chinese textbook chapter by chapter?

Cover the high-weightage chapters first (use the exam pattern as a guide), make a one-page summary per chapter, and immediately solve a few past-paper questions on it. Active recall beats passive re-reading.

How can I prepare for Chinese faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Chinese — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Chinese study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.

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