Unlock the Mandarin language with the Larousse Chinese Phrasebook, your essential travel companion for China. This compact guide, perfect for “The Bookish Owl” collection, boasts a 7,000-entry bilingual dictionary and phrasebook, featuring sample sentences and phonetic transcriptions for effortless pronunciation. Navigate conversations with confidence using integrated grammar notes, slang, and informal expressions. Explore local cuisine with extensive food and drink menu coverage. Essential for travelers, it also includes helpful addresses, telephone numbers, festival information, and city maps. Get ready to immerse yourself in Chinese culture with this indispensable phrasebook, designed for readers aged 12 and up. Ideal for both beginners and experienced travelers seeking authentic experiences.