China beginner's/traveler's Dictionary

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CHINA
Beginner's «Traveler's DICTIONARY
English-Chinese Chinese-English In P^nyln Romanization Richard L. Kimball
The China Beginner's Traveler's Dictionary contains over 1500 words and phrases, and is designed both for the person beginning serious study of the Chinese language and for the visitor to the People's Republic of China. It presents basic Chinese in pTnyTn. the new official system of romanization. Every word is given in English. pTnyTn. and Chinese characters. The Chinese-English section of the dictionary is alphabetized according to pTnyTn - thus it is unnecessary to be able to read Chinese characters to use this dictionary The introductory section of the China Beginner's Traveler's Dictionary offers a detailed guide to Chinese pronunciation. Another special feature of the book is the "Quick Reference by Category " section, in which words and phrases are arranged according to their uses. The reader will find helpful words for emergencies, words and phrases related... Tovább

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CHINA
Beginner's «Traveler's DICTIONARY
English-Chinese Chinese-English In P^nyln Romanization Richard L. Kimball
The China Beginner's Traveler's Dictionary contains over 1500 words and phrases, and is designed both for the person beginning serious study of the Chinese language and for the visitor to the People's Republic of China. It presents basic Chinese in pTnyTn. the new official system of romanization. Every word is given in English. pTnyTn. and Chinese characters. The Chinese-English section of the dictionary is alphabetized according to pTnyTn - thus it is unnecessary to be able to read Chinese characters to use this dictionary The introductory section of the China Beginner's Traveler's Dictionary offers a detailed guide to Chinese pronunciation. Another special feature of the book is the "Quick Reference by Category " section, in which words and phrases are arranged according to their uses. The reader will find helpful words for emergencies, words and phrases related to food and drink, asking directions. currency and many more categories particularly valuable to the China traveler. There are also sections of useful sentences, common phrases, proper names, and geographical names. China Beginner's Traveler's Dictionary will be an indispensable companion to the student and the tourist alike-and to anyone interested in the Chinese language.
Richard L. Kimball, formerly Associate Professor at. California State University Hayward. holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University
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