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ABC ChineseEnglish Comprehensive Dictionary (ABC Chinese Dictionary Series, 9) (English and Mandarin Chinese Edition),Used
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This dictionary is an expansion of the ground breaking ABC ChineseEnglish Dictionary, the first strictly alphabetically ordered and Pinyin computerized dictionary. It contains over 196,000 entries, compared to the 71,486 entries of the earlier work, making it the most comprehensive onevolume dictionary of Chinese. The singlesort alphabetic order of the entries provides by far the simplest and fastest way to look up a term whose pronunciation is known. Radical charts help locate characters when the pronunciation of a term is not known and facilitate access to traditional, simplified, and variant forms of characters.
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- Q: What is the total number of entries in the ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary? A: The ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary contains over 196,000 entries, making it the most comprehensive one-volume dictionary of Chinese.
- Q: How is this dictionary organized for easy use? A: This dictionary is organized in a single-sort alphabetic order, which allows for the simplest and fastest way to look up a term when its pronunciation is known.
- Q: Can I find both traditional and simplified forms of characters in this dictionary? A: Yes, the dictionary facilitates access to traditional, simplified, and variant forms of characters.
- Q: What are the dimensions of the ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary? A: The dictionary has a total of 1464 pages and is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: Who is the author of the ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary? A: The author of this dictionary is John Defrancis.
- Q: When was the ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary published? A: This dictionary was published on April 30, 2003.
- Q: What is the primary audience for this dictionary? A: This dictionary is suitable for both English and Mandarin Chinese speakers, making it ideal for students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning or referencing Chinese.
- Q: Does the dictionary include pronunciation guides? A: Yes, the dictionary's entries are organized in a way that allows users to look up terms quickly by their pronunciation.
- Q: Is the ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary suitable for beginners? A: While it is comprehensive and detailed, it may also be beneficial for beginners due to its organized structure and radical charts that assist in locating characters.
- Q: What makes this dictionary different from earlier editions? A: This expansion includes significantly more entries than earlier editions, increasing from 71,486 to over 196,000 entries, enhancing its comprehensiveness and utility.