You will never be lost for words in your travels around China again! Your ideal travel companion will ensure that you can say what you need in Chinese with ease and confidence.
You will never be lost for words in your travels around China again! Your ideal pocket-sized travel companion and the accompanying free ebook will ensure that you can say what you need in Chinese with ease and confidence. Reliable, portable and easy-to-use, this phrasebook is an indispensable travel companion as you deal with the situations that crop up every day on holiday; from finding a chic hotel, or hiring a car to explore the countryside, to choosing a local delicacy from the menu, and, of course, setting up your wifi. With helpful travel information and cultural tips, plus a 3000-word dictionary, make sure you don't go anywhere without this little book - an essential guide to speaking and understanding Chinese when travelling in China. Access your free ebook at collins.co.uk/ebooks
Collins Chinese Gem has been written for all those learning Chinese or English for study or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. The Collins Chinese Gem Dictionary contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Chinese and English that you will need to know, with a practical supplement for travellers. This dictionary offers extra help with essential vocabulary, and thousands of useful phrases to guide you to the correct translation. Clear, colour layout and the inclusion of pinyin romanization ensure that you can quickly find the information you need. Other titles available in the Collins Chinese range are the Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary and the Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus.
The first edition of the Collins Chinese Gem covers all the words and phrases learners of Chinese and English will need to know in a handy, user-friendly format.
Presents a dictionary of Mandarin Chinese that encompasses more than forty thousand references and seventy thousand translations, with tips on translating vocabulary and entries on Chinese life and culture.
"Comprehensive and compact with Pinyin given for all Madarin Chinese words ; Simplified and traditional Chinese characters provided. User-friendly radical index and phrasefinder supplement ..."--Back cover.
A photographic guide to the key words and phrases in Chinese. This attractive ebook is a perfect travel companion and provides a practical guide to China and Chinese language and culture.
This new edition of the Collins Chinese Gem Dictionary has been specially designed to meet the needs of learners of both Chinese and English. A clear colour layout, up-to-date coverage of everyday words and phrases, and a handy travel supplement make this dictionary the ideal portable companion.Collins Chinese Gem has been written for all those learning Chinese or English for study or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. The Collins Chinese Gem Dictionary contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Chinese and English that you will need to know, with a practical supplement for travellers. This dictionary offers extra help with essential vocabulary, and thousands of useful phrases to guide you to the correct translation.To help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, the dictionary includes pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries. In addition, the dictionary also includes both simplified and traditional or complex Chinese characters. Simplified characters are generally used in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters are mainly used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau.The radical index is a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find Chinese characters without knowing their pronunciation. Other titles available in the Collins Chinese range are the Collins Essential Chinese Dictionary, the Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary, the Collins Easy Learning Mandarin Chinese Dictionary and the Collins Chinese Dictionary.
Collins Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary is 'four books in one' - a photoguide, a phrasebook, a food guide containing a menu reader and a 5,000-word dictionary.The phrases are short and easy to use. The language reflects everyday speech - there are no lengthy sentences to struggle and sweat over. The phrases have a simple guide to help with pronunciation. There are also practical tips to help you make the most of your visit abroad.The new 4-colour layout allows easy access to key information.Collins Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary isn't just for emergencies. The specially commissioned food guides describe the different regional dishes and wines. They also contain a comprehensive menu reader to guide you through the maze of menus.The audio files cover all the essential phrases needed to get by. They are presented clearly and slowly by a native speaker and all words and phrases are repeated twice.The listening material provides a chance to practise and learn key words and vocabulary before you embark on your travels.Repeated listening will ensure that you will recognize much of what is said to you abroad and will give you extra confidence in your pronunciation.
The home of trusted Mandarin dictionaries for everyday language learning. A clear, modern Chinese to English and English to Chinese dictionary. The essential reference book for Chinese: an up-to-date dictionary and a user-friendly language supplement in one handy volume. Designed for learners of Chinese or English, from beginner up to university level, this is the ideal text for anyone who needs easy access to both a dictionary and a practical language supplement. Extensive coverage of today's English and Chinese, with thousands of phrases and examples guiding the user to the most appropriate translation. Help with the pronunciation of Chinese words, including Pinyin for all Chinese headwords, translations, phrases and examples. Pinyin is the official phonetic system for transcribing Chinese characters into the Roman alphabet, and is accepted in all Chinese-speaking countries. Includes both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. Simplified characters are generally used in mainland China and Singapore, while traditional characters are mainly used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. The Language in Action supplement offers practical help with everyday language for both Chinese and English. The radical index is a clear guide to looking up Chinese characters, helping the user to navigate the dictionary and find Chinese characters without knowing their pronunciation.