Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary
£5.50
More than just a dictionary, this handy reference book also includes a brand new section on communication giving you the tools you need to communicate effectively and understand aspects of another culture. The communication supplement gives help with all types of correspondence, including example letters, and emails to improve writing skills. It also includes a ‘useful phrases’ section to help you when travelling.
This dictionary is ideal for English and Chinese learners alike, with Chinese simplified and traditional characters as well as pinyin romanization used throughout. You can quickly find the character you need with look up in pinyin or by using the radical index. Mandarin pronunciations are provided in pinyin.
The new edition of the Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary is the perfect reference for student and adult learners needing an affordable, portable dictionary.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 4th edition (24 Sept. 2009), OUP China |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 1192 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0198005946 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0198005940 |
| Dimensions | 5.08 x 12.45 x 19.56 cm |
by Wayne
good
by Lucia
A good dictionary although too large as a ‘pocket’ dic. The same size as a normal novel.
by Rachel
Very easy to use and arrived quickly. Beginner friendly and would recommend for all learners. Sometimes the Chinese supplied for the English word searched is not the one taught most commonly in schools (either more formal or less common) but still very valuable resource
by longkuku
The size is just fine. Easy to carry out. It contains enough words and explanations are great.
by Maxine
A bit heavy but useful, resonable price
Notice this POCKET DICTIONARY it’s A5 SIZE!
by Loonwolf
First note that this is not a book for ANY kind of pocket. While it may look like a medium-sized book in the picture, it is THICK, and HEAVY. Since it’s both a Chinese-English dictionary, and an English-Chinese dictionary, it’s like two books glued together.
But as a dictionary, this was exactly what I was looking for, especially after having previously bought a completely awful, useless one that was highly recommended and highly rated for some reason. Others have said this dictionary is not very comprehensive for more advanced learners, but as a beginner I am only really concerned with the most commonly used words at the moment, and though I haven’t tested it very much yet, I’m finding all the common words I’m looking for, with good definitions and alternative meanings, examples of usage and other useful things.
The English-Chinese section is in standard alphabetical order, and the Chinese-English section is in pinyin alphabetical order. But it also includes a radical index for identifying characters from their appearance, which then gives you the pinyin pronunciation. The Chinese characters vary in size, and even when they are smallest they are still reasonably clear to see. But while the English text was fine, in the pinyin words the letters “a” and “o” are almost identical in appearance. From context it’s usually obvious which it’s supposed to be, but they are just oddly far too similar!
by Georgina5k
Good everything but I brought it to my uni exam and no words that I don’t know is on this dictionary- and I am not searching for academic terms. I am Chinese living in the UK for 3 years, and this book is way too basic for me.
by Anna
Great easy to use dictionary, perfect for beginners’ use. Came new