This is a user–friendly English to Chinese dictionary. A practical English–Chinese Pronouncing Dictionary contains more that 15,000 entries, providing the reader easy access to all the words needed for everyday Chinese language conversation. This concise volume provides both Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese romanizations and pronunciations along with the Chinese characters. This totally practical dictionary follows a clear four–column arrangement: 1) the English world, 2) the Chinese character(s) with Chinese phonetics, 3) romanization in Mandarin with tone signs, 4) romanizations in Cantonese with tone signs. The entries have been selected to provide the most comprehensive listing possible and to obviate the time–waisting device of cross referencing. Contains over 15,000 Entries. Complete conversation guide. Romanized Mandarin and Chinese. Simplified tone and sound indications. Numerical list of radicals. Nowhere else will the user find such a tool to learn Chinese that so effectively combines simplicity with such utility!

This is a user–friendly English to Chinese dictionary. A practical English–Chinese Pronouncing Dictionary contains more that 15,000 entries, providing the reader easy access to all the words needed for everyday Chinese language conversation. This concise volume provides both Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese romanizations and pronunciations along with the Chinese characters. This totally practical dictionary follows a clear four–column arrangement: 1) the English world, 2) the Chinese character(s) with Chinese phonetics, 3) romanization in Mandarin with tone signs, 4) romanizations in Cantonese with tone signs. The entries have been selected to provide the most comprehensive listing possible and to obviate the time–waisting device of cross referencing. Contains over 15,000 Entries. Complete conversation guide. Romanized Mandarin and Chinese. Simplified tone and sound indications. Numerical list of radicals. Nowhere else will the user find such a tool to learn Chinese that so effectively combines simplicity with such utility!

Mandarin Chinese, with over a billion speakers, is the most widely spoken language in the world. The People's Republic of China, where it is the official language, is becoming increasingly central to international commerce. Containing a bilingual dictionary and a practical phrasebook, this is an essential book for students, travellers and businesspeople. Features: 4,000 total dictionary entries; Chinese words printed in Chinese script with Pinyin romanisations; Comprehensive phrasebook; Easy-to-use pronunciation guide; Special section devoted to Chinese grammar.

A comprehensive 2-way Mandarin Chinese-English dictionary with over 15,000 word-to-word entries. The dictionary features simplified Chinese characters and the internationally standard pinyin Romanization for all entries. Perfect for businesspeople, travelers and students.