Especially for beginners, e-textbooks are the best option for learning Chinese as opposed to the physical textbooks. They are newer, more applicable, and more user-friendly than any of the materials made for foreigners on the shelves at WashU. See below to see recommended textbooks and readers. Alternatively, you can also search "learning Chinese" though the Library catalog.
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At higher stages of learning a language, reading about a topic you are interested in is a great way to build vocabulary. See below to see the most recently acquired books at the East Asian Library. Also, feel free to take a look at the new book display in person to see the most recent additions to the collection. You can also search for a topic you are interested in in Chinese on the Library catalog.