Shu-ping Chow_Classical Chinese Is Not Scary Reprint_Hong Kong & Macau Exclusive

Author: Shu-ping Chow Publisher: Bright Light Culture Size: 147mm x 195mm Pages: 224 pages Publication Date: February 2026 ISBN: 978-988-8884-86-5 【Introduction】 This is a reprint edition. Learn the fundamental knowledge of Classical Chinese through various exemplary texts. Reading Classical Chinese is neither difficult nor daunting. In her book, "Classical Chinese is Not Scary," author Shu-ping Chow has compiled 18 exemplary texts from Classical Chinese, categorized into narrative, character description, landscape description, lyrical, and argumentative styles. Each text includes the original passage, annotations, translation, and practice questions with answers. The aim is for readers to acquire foundational knowledge of Classical Chinese, enabling them to apply this understanding to comprehend other classical texts. 【Author Biography】 Shu-ping Chow A graduate of the Chinese Department at Lingnan College, she has worked as a teacher, chief editor at One Publishing, and a columnist for various publications. Her works encompass essays, novels, and collections of interviews, with over a hundred published titles. These include "One Morning's Disappointment," "The Owner of Autism and the Hyperactive Cat," "Love Found in a Tong Lau," "Tasting Love in a Hong Kong Style Cafe," "Savoring Life Through Street Food," and "What My Teacher Taught Me That Year." She received the Ninth "Hong Kong Chinese Literary Biennial Award" for Children and Young Adult Literature with "Dai Pai Dong. Pawnshop. Herbal Tea Shop," and her book "What My Teacher Taught Me That Year" was a recommended title in the Children and Young Adult Literature category of the Thirteenth "Hong Kong Chinese Literary Biennial Award."