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Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary Philip Yungkin Lee

Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary By Philip Yungkin Lee

Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary by Philip Yungkin Lee


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The language represented in this dictionary is Modern Standard Chinese, which is also known in English as Mandarin. It is based on the language spoken around the capital Beijing, and the pronunciation is that of the Beijing region. It has over 3000 entries in each direction.

Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary Summary

Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary: Chinese-English English-Chinese [Fully Romanized] by Philip Yungkin Lee

It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great little Chinese dictionary.

Intended for use by students, tourists, and business people traveling to China Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is an essential tool for communication and a great way to learn Chinese. It features all the essential Chinese vocabulary appropriate for beginning to intermediate students. It's handy pocket format and easy-to read type will make any future trip to China much easier. In addition to being an excellent English to Mandarin dictionary and Mandarin to English dictionary Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary contains important notes on the Chinese language, Chinese grammar, and proper Mandarin pronunciation. All entries are written in the Romanized form (hanyu pinyin) as well as Chinese characters (hanzi) so that in the case of difficulties the book can simply be shown to the person the user is trying to communicate with.

This dictionary contains:
  • The 3,000 most commonly used words in the Mandarin Chinese language.
  • Mandarin-English and English-Mandarin sections.
  • Romanized Chinese (hanyu pinyin) and Chinese characters (hanzi).
  • An introduction to and history of the Chinese language.
  • Information on Chinese grammar.
  • A guide to pronouncing Chinese correctly.

Other books from this bestselling series you might enjoy include: Pocket Cantonese Dictionary, Pocket Japanese Dictionary, Pocket Korean Dictionary, and Pocket Vietnamese Dictionary.

Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary Reviews

When traveling in China keep your dictionary in your pocket at all times. Learn to communicate with the locals in their own language and you'll get to know the culture much better. You will also be able to haggle great prices at the markets! -howcanilearnchinese.com

About Philip Yungkin Lee

Philip Yungkin Lee, Ph.D. is an applied linguist with 30 years of practical experience in teaching Chinese to foreign learners. Now retired from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, he is the author of the Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary, the Pocket Cantonese Dictionary, Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book, Essential Cantonese Phrase Book, and the four volumes of Learning Chinese Characters Flash Cards (Tuttle Publishing).

Additional information

GOR002321587
9780794600433
0794600433
Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary: Chinese-English English-Chinese [Fully Romanized] by Philip Yungkin Lee
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Periplus Editions
20020915
96
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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