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This revolutionary new dictionary is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to Chinese in a completely new way. It covers all the vocabulary learners will need in their first years of study and gives unique guidance to the grammar and usage of the language. This dictionary is created specifically for beginners: colour headwords and translations; no confusing abbreviations; warning symbols show potential problem areas. There are thousands of example phrases drawn from real-life situations. Full romanization of the Chinese text with Chinese script following in simplified characters. Includes a guide to how to write Chinese characters. Full guidance on the pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese is given. Word patterns and constructions from language areas such as dates, and telling time are grouped together to show similarities and differences.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780198602583
eBay Product ID (ePID)88148562
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Oxford Starter Chinese Dictionary
AuthorSally Kathryn Church, Boping Yuan
FormatPaperback
LanguageChinese, English
Publication Year2000
Number of Pages480 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height196mm
Item Width129mm
Additional Product Features
EditorBoping Yuan, Sally Kathryn Church
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom