This dictionary features much more than only basic vocabulary for translating modern Chinese into English and English into Chinese. It offers many new words and phrases. All headwords are printed in blue to help users find the information they're looking for quickly and efficiently.
The ideal pocket reference work for everyday use with more than 17,000 entries on 416 pages. The Chinese is written in simplified characters with Pinyin pronunciation. With blue headwords. For use at home, in the office, and for travel.
The Langenscheidt Pocket Dictionary Mandarin Chinese is a dictionary for those who work with the English and Chinese languages at beginner's or intermediate level. Focusing on modern usage, the Pocket Dictionary offers coverage of everyday language, including vocabulary from areas such as computers and business. Grammatical or function words are treated in some detail, on both the English-Chinese and the Chinese-English sides. A large number of idiomatic phrases are given to show how the two languages correspond in context. Over 40.000 references in Langenscheidt quality Comprehensive vocabulary with many idiomatic expressions and up-to-date words Pinyin transcription of all Chinese characters Chinese-English section arranged alphabetically according to pronunciation Appendix with Taiwanese equivalents All headwords in blue for quick reference Long-lasting vinyl cover