HAN CHARACTERS + EMOJI = HANMOJI! If you can understand emojis then you can learn Chinese.
This colourful handbook from MIT Kids Press is a fun and memorable introduction to the Chinese
language and a fascinating window into how languages evolve ideal for readers 12+.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 how language is shaped by technology and what the parallel lives of
Chineseand emoji can tell us about the future of language.Packed with fun illustrations and
engaging descriptions The Hanmoji Handbook is entertaining accessible and educational - as
well as a quirky visual gift book for inquisitive readers.
