The Character Workbook both traditional and simplified characters are included on the same page, Characters are listed in the order in which they appear in the textbook. Step-by-Step, clear stroke order is prominently displayed. Practice squares include guide lines to help students balance characters correctly. Pinyin pronunciation and English definitions are clearly indicated for each character. The radical of each character is highlighted. Low-frequency characters are indicated in gray. Includes two indexes, one arranged alphabetically and one by lesson.