The Hanmoji Handbook: Your Guide to the Chinese Language Through Emoji

“Clever, complex, yet concise and fun: This guide promises to engage language learners and curious readers.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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. Packed with fun illustrations and engaging descr...