<P><EM>Practical Chinese Usage</EM> offers post-beginner to near advanced students of Chinese a guide to the most frequently misused and confusing words in the language.</P><UL><P><LI>Entries are arranged in alphabetical order for ease of reference.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Sample sentences with <I>pinyin </I>and English translations are provided after each explanation.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Examples of typical mistakes made by students are clearly marked throughou.</LI><P></P><P><LI>Each entry is annotated in accordance with the New HSK guidelines, indicating the level of difficulty. </LI><P></P></UL><I><P>Practical Chinese Usage </I>provides students of Chinese with the necessary tools to refine their use of expressions and synonyms in order to communicate effectively in the Chinese language. </P>