A dictionary for beginning students of Chinese unfamiliar with the conventions of the language offers translations, advice on potential problems, examples of idioms, romanizations, and information on writing and pronunciation.
Designed for beginners, this dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout. All parts of the entry are spelt out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. The 30-page Learning and Lifestyle Kit gives key information on the Chinese language, with a list of the words you really need to know, grammar help, and verb tables, background information on lifestyle and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction in the language, and also a phrasefinder for use when travelling.