This book chooses more than 600 words that are used most frequently in daily life, then organized into four categories and more than 20 subcategories. All the words have Pinyin, English explanations, and stroke tracing exercises. For beginners, mastering these words will enable them to get around in their daily life and help them build a solid foundation for further study. There is blank space in each category for users to fill in new words they’ve learned. Illustrations are provided for learners to practice picture talk through which they will better master the usage of words in real-life context. Also, there are English and Pinyin indexes for learners’ easy reference.