Beginning Chinese
John DeFrancis
Reading Time
at 250 WPM8h 56m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 8h 56m to read Beginning Chinese.
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536
total minutes
Beginning Chinese
Published
1963
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pages
536
Subjects
English grammar
Abridgment of Murray's English Grammar
A dictionary of the English language
The Elements of Style
The Devil's Dictionary
The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Beginning Chinese?
This edition of Beginning Chinese has approximately 536 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Beginning Chinese?
For most readers, Beginning Chinese typically takes between 11h 10m and 7h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 134,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 134,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Beginning Chinese?
The estimated word count for Beginning Chinese is approximately 134,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Beginning Chinese?
Beginning Chinese was written by John DeFrancis.
When was Beginning Chinese published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1963. The original work may have been published on a different date.