A Mobile Guide to Basic Chinese

The Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary consists of Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionaries with about 10,000 words. Designed specifically for adult learners who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information on living and interacting in the Chinese-speaking world, and respectively the English-speaking one.

Carefully Selected Vocabulary

The dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout.

• Carefully selected vocabulary, suited to beginner level
• Section on core vocabulary - all the words you absolutely must know at this level, for everyday life and to help you through your exams
• Notes on grammar and usage throughout the text
• Thousands of phrases to show how language works in context

Please note that the dictionary does not include Chinese localization software and you will need localization software installed separately.

The MSDict Dictionary Format

The Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary is here presented in MSDict electronic format. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.

• Quick dynamic search of words while you type
• Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
• Hyperlinks between different related words
• Dynamic changing of font sizes
• Wildcard filtration feature (the use of "?" replaces a letter and "*" replaces a group of letters within words)
• Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time
• Support for MMC, memory stick, and SD memory cards