A Practical Chinese-English Dictionary is specially designed for beginner learners of the Chinese language. It contains more than 900 basic Chinese characters, over 6,000 carefully selected words, compounds and phrases, and over 2,500 well-written sample sentences. It also includes a comprehensive English index to facilitate Chinese word search via English keyword, and a wide range of topical vocabulary in the appendices.

authentic, up-to-date language used in the modern Chinese world
comprehensive English index to facilitate Chinese word search via English keywords
Pinyin and English translations for all Chinese text
wide range of topical vocabulary in the appendices
refreshing, uncluttered layout for easy learning and reference

Product Details:

Published by:  Cengage Learning Asia Pte Ltd
ISBN:   9789814609630
Published:   2014
Trim Size:   140mm x 199mm
Format:   Paperback
Illustrations:   2-colour
No. of Pages:   620

Message from the Authors

Guide to the Dictionary

Pinyin Index

Indexes of Chinese Radicals and Characters

Dictionary (A-Z)

Appendices

Cardinal Numbers

Immediate and Extended Families

Common Chinese Family Names

Famous Historical People

Countries and Cities

Important Days and Festivals

The Chinese Zodiac

Common English Male Names in Chinese

Common English Female Names in Chinese

Common Professions

Common Food

Household Items

Chinese Phonetic System

Basic Rules for Writing Chinese Characters

Useful Phrases and Expressions

Engilsh Index