Mandarin Chinese, with over a billion speakers, is the most widely spoken language in the world. The People's Republic of China, where it is the official language, is becoming increasingly central to international commerce. Containing a bilingual dictionary and a practical phrasebook, this is an essential book for students, travelers and businesspeople. 4,000 total dictionary entries Chinese words printed in Chinese script with Pinyin romanizations Comprehensive phrasebook Easy-to-use pronunciation guide Special section devoted to Chinese grammar

Mandarin Chinese, with over a billion speakers, is the most widely spoken language in the world. The People's Republic of China, where it is the official language, is becoming increasingly central to international commerce. Containing a bilingual dictionary and a practical phrasebook, this is an essential book for students, travelers and businesspeople. 4,000 total dictionary entries Chinese words printed in Chinese script with Pinyin romanizations Comprehensive phrasebook Easy-to-use pronunciation guide Special section devoted to Chinese grammar