The hanmoji handbook: your guide to the Chinese language through emoji
Book |
First edition. |
MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press,
Somerville, Massachusetts :
2022.
- 7 of 7 Copies Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Port Colborne Library
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Colborne | J495.182421 LI | Juvenile Non-fiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
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.
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Details
- ISBN: 9781536219135
- Physical Description: 158 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmprint
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : MITeen Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press, 2022.
- General Note: Yellow Cedar Award Nominee, 2023
- 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 -- Miz and match -- The vast world of Hanmoji -- The future.
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Awards Note:
Yellow Cedar Award Nominee, 2023