A concise Mandarin Chinese phrase book and guide to Chinese language, Essential Chinese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Mandarin Chinese. Have you ever considered learning Mandarin Chinese (putonghua), but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Mandarin Chinese actually has simpler grammar than English and there are no conjugations—meaning anyone can learn a few important phrases in no time. China has 1.3 billion people and due to initiatives to phase out regional dialects in favor of Mandarin Chinese, nearly all of them can communicate in Mandarin. Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Mandarin is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of China and Taiwan. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to China or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Mandarin class!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Chinese phrasebook or as a Mandarin to English Dictionary / English to Mandarin Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Chinese without the need to say a single word or read a single character. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Chinese again and again when visiting and working or interacting with Chinese speakers In this book you will find:<ul>
<li> Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.</li>
<li> A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.</li>
<li> Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in China.</li>
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 Titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.

Essential Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book (Essential Phrasebook Series)

Reference

Lee, Philip Yungkin

Etiquette

Periplus Editions(HK) Ltd.

The Periplus Pocket Dictionary Series has been compiled by academics and translators experienced with the needs of beginners. These are the ideal dictionaries for students and travelers, covering all the words needed for everyday situations and travel basics without confusing abbreviations or dictionary terminology. Each handy, pocket-sized volume in this inexpensive series includes: * Bi-directional entries, both to and from English * 3,000+ entries in each language: all the most useful words for everyday communication * Both romanized forms and the authentic script are given where applicable * A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the words correctly * General vocabulary appropriate to beginning and lower intermediate students * Different senses of the same word clearly distinguished by explanatory glosses * Clear layout and readable type

Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary: Chinese-English English-Chinese [Fully Romanized] (Periplus Pocket Dictionaries)

Dictionaries & Thesauruses

Part of our popular Pocket Dictionary series of titles covering every major Asian language. Current titles include: Cambodian, Filipino, Japanese, Indonesian, Korean, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese. These are the ideal dictionaries for beginning students and travelers. Each contains: 
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 <li>General vocabulary appropriate to beginning and lower intermediate students, and covers all the words needed for the everyday situations encountered by travelers. 
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<li>Bi-directional, to and from English, presenting the 3,000 most commonly used words in each language. 
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<li>Both romanized forms and the authentic script are given. 
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<li>A brief guide to pronunciation allows the user to say the words correctly. 
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<li>Different senses of the same word are clearly distinguished by explanatory glosses. 
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<li>No confusing abbreviations or dictionary terminology; clear layout and readable type. 
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Pocket Cantonese Dictionary: Cantonese-English English-Cantonese [Fully Romanized] (Periplus Pocket Dictionaries)

Foreign Language Study & Reference

A concise Cantonese phrase book and guide to Cantonese language, Essential Cantonese contains basic vocabulary necessary for communicating in Cantonese. Have you ever considered learning Cantonese, but been put off by the unusual look of the characters? Don't let yourself be scared away! Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, Essential Cantonese is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of Hong Kong. Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Canton or for students who want to supplement their learning (and get an A in Cantonese class!), this book's easy indexing feature allows it to act as an Cantonese phrasebook or as a Cantonese to English Dictionary / English to Cantonese Dictionary. A clever "point to" feature allows you to simply point to a phrase translated in Cantonese without the need to say a single word or read a single character. You will soon find yourself turning to Essential Cantonese again and again when visiting and working or interacting with Cantonese speakers In this book you will find:<ul>
<li> Over 1500 practical sentences for everyday use.</li>
<li> A glossary of over 200 terms and expressions.</li>
<li> Terms and phrases covering essential aspects of traveling and living in China.</li>
</ul>
 Titles in this bestselling series of phrasebooks include: Essential Japanese, Essential Chinese, Essential Korean, Essential Tagalog, and Essential Arabic.

Essential Cantonese Phrase Book (Essential Phrasebook Series)

This handy Mandarin dictionary allows you to look up words quickly and easily—and be understood while speaking. The Periplus Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is a pocket-sized dictionary designed for travelers, business people and beginning Chinese language students. It contains all the most common Chinese vocabulary you will need. This new edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include over 12,000 entries. A reference guide to the essentials of Chinese grammar and pronunciation are provided to ensure you will be understood when speaking. Features of this Chinese dictionary include: <ul>
<li> Complete English-Chinese and Chinese-English sections</li>
<li> Headwords are printed in bold for easy reference</li>
<li> Alternate meanings of the same word (in English or Chinese) are clearly distinguished</li>
<li> Includes the latest IT, mobile phone, Internet and social media terminology</li>
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Periplus Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary: Chinese-English English-Chinese (Fully Romanized) (Periplus Pocket Dictionaries)

Periplus Editions

This is an invaluable study guide for learning basic Chinese characters. 250 Essential Chinese Characters Volume 1 is a second edition, completely revised and with 50 percent new material. Featuring a new design; tips for Chinese language mastery throughout; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and several indices, this volume is a crucial learning tool for anyone interested in Chinese. <ul>
<li> Master each character's radical, stroke count and meaning.</li>
<li> Grow in proficiency by learning compound words.</li>
<li> Example sentences show how to use them in context.</li>
<li> Review activities reinforce your leaning progress.</li>
<li> Helpful writing guides and practice grids for every character.</li>
</ul>After studying this book together with its companion, 250 Essential Chinese Characters, Volume 2, you'll have learned 500 of the most important characters in Chinese, and thousands of words in which they appear. Whether you're new to Chinese or coming back for review, each of these 250 characters offers you ways to learn Chinese and improve your abilities to read Chinese and write Chinese.

250 Essential Chinese Characters for Everyday Use, Vol. 1

Tuttle+publishing

This book gives the meaning of each character, its derivation and components, along with a range of compounds and sample sentences.

250 Essential Chinese Characters For Everyday Use: Volume 2

Tuttle Pub

Whether on a train from Beijing to Shanghai or sitting under a tree in Berkeley, you can be practicing your Chinese with this quick and easy-to-use set of flashcards. Chinese in a Flash Volume 1 has a full range of features to help beginners and intermediate learners through character recognition, vocabulary recognition, revision, and testing. It includes indexes by radical, stroke count, and alphabetically by pinyin romanization.

Chinese in a Flash, Vol. 1 (Tuttle Flash Cards) (Chinese Edition)

A companion to Chinese in a Flash Volume 1, this boxed set contains another 448 flash cards featuring the most common Chinese vocabulary used in everyday speech. An accompanying booklet explains how to use the cards and lists all the characters covered, with indices by radical and stroke count and by pinyin romanization.

Chinese in a Flash Volume 2 (Tuttle Flash Cards) (Chinese Edition)

Similar in concept to Tuttle's successful Kanji-a-Day and Kana-a-Day practice pads, this learning tool provides an enjoyable and motivating way for the learner to practice writing Chinese characters. The practice pad comes in the form of a memo block containing basic instructions, plus 365 numbered sheets: one per day for a year of learning, or more than one per day for faster progress!In writing Chinese characters, it is essential to follow the correct stroke-order and create uniform, well-proportioned, squarish shapes, rather than rectangular or rounded ones. Constant practice in the early stages of learning is vital in order for these habits to become second nature as you learn more and more characters.Essential help in learning to write the character is provided in diagrams showing its components and configuration, and above all, the stroke-order. Around the edge of each page, a set of 28 squares allow the user to first trace the character on top of the model, and then practice writing it independently.

A Chinese Character A Day Practice Pad: Volume 1

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