Mandarin Chinese Picture Dictionary: Learn 1000 Key Chinese Words and Phrases [Perfect for AP and HSK Exam Prep, Includes Audio CD]: Learn 1,500 Key ... AP and HSK Exam Prep, Includes Online Audio) - Hardcover

Yi Ren

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0804845697 ISBN 13: 9780804845694

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

This Mandarin picture dictionary covers the 1000 most useful Mandarin Chinese words and sentences. Each word and sentence is given in Chinese characters with Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation and English definition. The words are grouped into 37 themes or topics. Each theme has 25 to 35 words and 5 to 8 sentences, and is richly illustrated with colour photographs. A free CD contains audio recordings by native Mandarin speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences. A brief introduction to Chinese pronunciation and tones is included and indexes at the back allow you to quickly look up any of the words or characters in the book. Since this dictionary covers all the words for the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam as well as the Chinese HSK Levels 1 & 2, it is an ideal test prep resource for a visual learner.

About this title

Review

"This is an excellent and engaging dictionary and guide to speaking and reading in Chinese. It covers Mandarin, the major version of the language. It's very well done, and is filled with engaging photography of popular items and general topics which would be commonly used today hellip;" -- KidsR.Us

"This book provides a perfect way for visual learners to learn Mandarin Chinese...One of the great parts of this book is that it appeals to children, but also can help teenagers and adults to learn this language that is often considered a very hard language to learn." --Crafty Moms Share blog

"It's a great resource for not only kids learning Chinese, but also for adults. Travelers and expats living in Chinese-speaking countries will find this dictionary handy as well. [...] The dictionary includes a brief introduction to Chinese pronunciation and tones. A comprehensive index allows readers to quickly and easily search for words and phrases. This bilingual book features each word and sentence in Chinese characters with a Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation and English definition. As a bonus, the dictionary includes free online audio recordings of the vocabulary and sentences spoken by native Mandarin speakers. I highly recommend the Mandarin Chinese Picture Dictionary for anyone interested in learning Chinese whether for personal enrichment or for their travels." --BiculturalMama.com

"This logical and accessible guide offers thematic spreads that introduce related vocabulary words and phrases in context. Chinese characters and Hanyu Pinyin romanizations align with crisp, full-color photographs that pop against clean white backgrounds." --Booklist

"An interesting way to supplement your boring HSK vocabulary list...a great book to compliment your textbook!" -- Elementary Chinese

About the Author

Yi Ren taught and did research in Beijing for several years after graduating from Tsinghua University. Since moving to the U.S. she has been teaching Chinese for the past twenty years. This is her fourth book about Chinese language and culture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0804845697
• ISBN 13: 9780804845694
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 96