Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary
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Editor: Boping YuanEditor: Sally Kathryn Church
Edition: Paperback
Audio: Chinese (Unknown); Chinese (Original Language); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-10-16
ISBN: 019929853X
Number of pages: 512
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Book Reviews of Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary
Book Review: Slightly Dissappointed
Summary: 3 Stars
The biggest plus point for this book is the collection of "measure words" contained in the middle. Measure words are essential and every noun has one placed between the number and the noun. In english a measure word would be the word "pile" in "two piles of sand". In English only a few nouns have measure word... A flock of geese, a lump of sugar, a shoal of fish..... but in mandarin every noun has a measure word. The dictionary has 92 of them collected together in the middle with usage. For example in the phrase "yi zhang piao" =" a ticket" the measure word is "zhang". The dictionary tells us that this measure word is used for flat things such as sheets of paper, newspapers, tables, beds, pictures, tickets and stamps.
The dictionary also contains a section which helps decipher a chinese charachter to find the Pinyin, which you can then look up to find the English word. I think they are using the standard methodology for this but I found it quite difficult. I wish the chinese characters were a bit larger as they can be very complex.
On the negative side I was dissappointed to be unable to find many words that are in my text books are not in the dictionary. For example, the following words were missung from the English section:
edible
inedible
greengrocer
tough (to eat)
invoice
desire
From the Pinyin Chinese section I found certain words but with different characters and meanings from the ones I was looking up.
I can't type the relevant chinese characters here, but no meaning could be found in the dictionary correspnding to the chinese characters in my text book for the following words:
fa
er
qingcai
chengzhi
hongshi
zhangdan
I am sure my chinese text book is using very simple words, so I am a little dissappointed that these words are missing from my dictionary.
Summary of Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary
Each Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is designed to offer English speaking adult learners a comprehensive, straightforward introduction to foreign languages, covering all the vocabulary needed for the first years of study, along with notes on grammar and usage and guidance on the culture where the language is spoken.These easy-to-use references break from standard dictionary design. Clear entries with examples showing how the language works in context make it quick and simple to find the translation you're looking for, and the bold, color layout makes the dictionary easy to navigate, allowing you to get to grips with the language fast. All main translations are preceded by an equals sign so that they are instantly identifiable, and all parts of the entry are spelled out in full, avoiding confusing jargon and abbreviations. Grammar and usage notes throughout the text warn of possible translation pitfalls, and thousands of example phrases show how the language is used in real life.
At the center of each dictionary is a section devoted to useful information on the country, countries, or regions where the language is spoken. This includes background on lifestyles and culture, tips on etiquette and interaction, and a phrasefinder that provides handy phrases for use when traveling abroad. The dictionary also includes a section on core vocabulary--all the words you absolutely must know at a beginner's level, whether you are a student, traveler, or business person.
The Oxford Beginner's Bilingual Dictionary is the perfect tool for adult language learners who need basic vocabulary at their fingertips fast.
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