Pinyin for Travelers: Reading Chinese Signs
Reading pinyin on Chinese signs and train boards: the suffix words that repeat, the spellings English speakers misread, and why Xi’an needs its apostrophe.
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Mandarin for Travelers: The Words That Work
The Mandarin that actually gets used in China: tones you can relax about, the pinyin sounds English speakers misread, numbers, prices, and twenty key phrases.
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Chinese Transport Phrases for Getting Around
Mandarin for trains, metro, taxis and buses in China: buying tickets, finding the right platform, telling a driver where to stop, and fixing things gone wrong.
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Chinese Food Phrases That Actually Work
The Mandarin you need for restaurants and stalls: how to order, ask for no chilli, handle dietary needs, name cooking methods, and get the bill without waiting.
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Reading a Chinese Menu: Characters That Matter
How Chinese menus are built: the sections, fifteen characters worth learning, how dish names are formed, the dishes whose names mislead, and QR ordering.
