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Edited by Peking University

 

Published by Zhejiang University Press

 

ISBN 978-7-308-10498-2

Key features of the dictionary:

 

  • A collection of more than 3500 simplified Chinese words and 36,000 phrases, resulting from 18 years of research efforts;
     

  • Gives the most common meaning of each word, in English translation;
     

  • With word usage explained and demonstrated in phrases and idioms, with English translation;
     

  • Gives the pronunciation of each word in both Hanyupinyin, the official language of China, as well as in Cantonese, the second most commonly spoken dialect in China;
     

  • Three different word search methods for users to choose from, locating for words in the dictionary: two based on how the word is pronunced (in Hanyupinyin and Cantonese respectively arranged in alphabetical order), and the third in numerical order based on geometrical patterns of the word (the 558 Word Retrieving System);
     

  • The unique and patented 558 Word Retrieving System invented by Mr. Edward P.H. Woo;
     

  • Search words printed in Kaishu style for best presentation of writing stroke.

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