Chinese For Dummies

Features real-world examples and a mini-dictionary
Your friendly guide to understanding Chinese - quickly and easily!
Curious about Chinese? Whether you're a student, a traveler, doing international business, or you just want to pick up basic Chinese, this clear, easy-to-follow guide will have you pronouncing words in standard Mandarin like a native speaker. From grammar, numbers, and vocabulary to greetings, popular expressions, and proper etiquette, you'll make yourself understood in no time!
Discover how to
* Have everyday conversations
* Speak in "perfect pitch"
* Construct sentences
* Understand cultural rules and taboos
* Get around in a Chinese-speaking country