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Eyewitness Phrase Book: Mandarin Chinese (with cassette)
Eyewitness Phrase Book Mandarin Chinese - with cassette Author:DK Publishing, DK Travel Writers Featuring pronunciation, a menu guide, a mini-dictionary, hotel information, and emergency phrases. Don't be embarrassed when dining in China. Take out your copy of the DK Mandarin Chinese Phrase Book, turn to the restaurant chapter, and tell the waiter, "Wo buhui yong kuaizi." (I can't use chopsticks). Arranged under such headings as Hotels,... more » Driving, Shopping, Restaurants, and so on, the Mandarin Chinese words and phrases are printed in Pinyin, the standard system of romanization. Chinese characters are also shown under the words and phrases. Outlining the pronunciation of consonants, vowels, and vowel combinations, the guide goes on to explain the tonal quality of the language. There is also a section of "Cross-Cultural Notes" that offers invaluable tips on meeting Chinese people, along with other insights into conduct and customs. You won't tongue-tied ever again, if you take along this compact guide to Mandarin Chinese. Whether you're trying to order dinner or get back to your hotel, you cannot make your way without knowing what to say, and the Eyewitness Travel Guide Phrase Books are the perfect guide for tongue-tied tourists. These compact, user-friendly books fit right into your pocket or purse, and meet the communications needs of the tourist and business traveler alike. Based on an innovative system of imitated pronunciation, phrases are organized into logical and practical divisions, including time; food and drink; air travel; bus, taxi, and subway information; shopping; health and medical care; and much more. Typical replies to questions you may be asked, as well as signs and instructions you're likely to see or hear, are also given. The guides also include a carefully selected mini-dictionary, and useful conversion tables translating distance, clothing sizes, and weight.« less