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The Battle of Zhuolu brings one of China's most legendary ancient conflicts to life through an engaging, easy-to-read Chinese story designed especially for beginner learners, including those preparing for HSK 1. Instead of memorizing endless vocabulary lists, readers acquire language naturally by following the dramatic tale of the Flame Emperor, the Yellow Emperor, and the fearsome warrior Chiyou. As tribal alliances form, fog-shrouded battlefields rise, and the ingenious south-pointing chariot leads soldiers through danger, learners absorb new words in meaningful context, making retention effortless and intuitive. With full vocabulary support, pinyin, English translation, and a clear sentence-by-sentence breakdown, this book transforms complex mythology into a gentle, accessible narrative that anyone can enjoy. The story encourages learners to read aloud, build confidence, and experience Mandarin as a living language woven into character, emotion, and action. Ideal for beginners, young readers, and anyone seeking a story-driven approach to language learning, this book offers a rich blend of history, legend, and structured comprehension support—making Chinese mastery achievable, enjoyable, and deeply memorable.
Chong Shipei is a Singaporean native Chinese writer and educator who specializes in creating accessible, meaningful Chinese readers for learners of all ages. Shipei's professional background spans early childhood education, social work, and volunteer service with children from diverse backgrounds, including special-needs students and underprivileged youth. She scores distinction for her Chinese during her "O" level. Her readers are known for their clear structure, carefully controlled vocabulary, and warm narrative voice. She often writes using simplified language frameworks such as HSK-aligned vocabulary, making her books especially suitable for beginners, young readers, and independent learners. Beyond everyday stories, her work also includes retellings of folklore, history, and Bible stories, written with sensitivity and clarity for early learners. Through her writing and teaching, Chong Shipei continues to help learners build not only their Chinese proficiency, but also confidence, curiosity, and a lasting love for reading.
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