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Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary

Cantonese-English English-Cantonese
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Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary by Martha Lam and Lee Hoi Ming is a handy reference guide ideal for both language learners and travellers. It provides a comprehensive collection of Cantonese words and phrases, featuring clear translations, pronunciations, and usage examples. This pocket-sized dictionary is designed to be accessible and useful for quick language reference on the go.
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Format: Paperback / softback
$1399
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You might enjoy this book if you're learning Cantonese and need a handy reference on the go. It offers clear translations and useful phrases for travellers or anyone navigating Cantonese-speaking regions.

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Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary

The Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese words you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveler or as a beginner in the early stages of learning the language. This Cantonese dictionary features:

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese words you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveller or as a beginner in the early stages of learning the language.

Different meanings of the same word are distinguished so that you will always be able to make the correct choice with confidence. This handy reference guide provides the essentials of Cantonese pronunciation that will ensure you are always understood when speaking.

This Cantonese dictionary features:

  • Bidirectional Cantonese-English and English-Cantonese sections
  • Over 12,000 essential words and expressions
  • Headwords printed in easy-to-read type for quick and easy reference
  • Latest computer, mobile phone, Internet and social media terms
  • A basic overview of grammar and pronunciation

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780794607807

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 109.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Dr. Martha Lam is Associate Director in the Center for Language Education at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. A language practitioner, teacher and teacher-educator for over 30 years, she has taught and developed Chinese courses for non-native speakers of Chinese in Sydney and Hong Kong and is currently involved in the training of Chinese teachers for Teaching Chinese to Speakers of non-Chinese background.

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