The Periplus Pocket Mandarin Chinese Dictionary is a handy pocket-sized dictionary designed for travelers, business people and beginning Chinese language students. It contains all the most common Chinese vocabulary you will need.
"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."--Publisher description
This travel-sized Mandarin dictionary is ideal for any application where a handy and portable dictionary is required.
Offering a learning tool for those interested in Chinese, this title features tips for mastery; exercises in AP-exam format; progressive review sections; and, several indices.