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OverviewA comprehensive, up-to-date Cantonese reference for students and travelers from a trusted name in foreign language study. Spoken by nearly 60 million people, Cantonese rivals Mandarin as the lingua franca of both south China and of the worldwide Chinese diaspora population. Unique among all the Chinese dialects, Cantonese also has a writing system that is distinct from Mandarin Chinese and makes use of characters generally not understood by non-Cantonese speakers. The Cantonese Practical Dictionary includes over 14,000 entries, providing students and travelers with a portable, yet comprehensive resource for everyday use. Cantonese is an official language of Hong Kong and Macau, and written Cantonese is commonly found on street signs in Hong Kong as well as in newspapers and novels. The spoken language also exerts a strong cultural influence on East Asia, due to the prominence of Hong Kong's film and music industries. This is also a useful guide for Cantonese heritage speakers, or as English-Cantonese resource for ESL students. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Editors of Hippocrene BooksPublisher: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. Imprint: Hippocrene Books Inc.,U.S. Dimensions: Width: 11.40cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 17.70cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780781813129ISBN 10: 0781813123 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 13 February 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Language: English & Cantonese Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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