Chinese-English Bilingual Visual Dictionary

Everyday Mandarin vocabulary is easier to explore when words are grouped around the situations in which people use them. This illustrated Chinese-English dictionary brings more than 6,000 words and phrases together in themed sections, from food and shopping to work, transport, sport, and the natural world.

Entries pair simplified Chinese characters with Mandarin Pinyin and English, giving readers a practical way to look up vocabulary and see how related terms fit into a shared topic. 📚

Vocabulary organized around daily life

The dictionary moves through subjects including people and health, the home, services, food, study, occupations, transportation, leisure, and the environment. This thematic arrangement makes it useful both for browsing a topic and for finding words connected to a particular setting.

Characters, Pinyin, and English together

Chinese entries are shown in simplified characters, with Mandarin pronunciation represented in Pinyin and tone marks. English equivalents appear alongside them, so readers can connect written forms, pronunciation, and meaning while consulting the vocabulary.

Useful for study, travel, and quick reference

Common phrases and reference material extend the dictionary beyond individual terms. English and Pinyin indexes help readers locate entries, making the book a handy companion for language study or for checking practical vocabulary before and during travel.

Find the words by subject—or look them up directly

From the kitchen and workplace to sports and sightseeing, the illustrated, topic-based format offers a clear route into everyday Chinese-English vocabulary. Browse a scene to discover related words, or use the indexes when you already know what you need to find.