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Chinese
Dictionary
Third Release
PINYIN STARTER EDITION
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NGLISH
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IMPLIFIED
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HINESE
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INYIN
Websters Digital Chinese Dictionary
Third Release
March 2012
Dr. Timothy Uy and Jim Hsia, Editors
Editions in this series include:
Advanced Reference Edition (ARE)
Reference Edition (RE)
Standard Edition (SE)
Pinyin Starter Edition (PSE)
Copyright © 2012 Websters Digital. All rights reserved worldwide. No portion of this document may be reproduced in any form, by any means or
translated into any language in any from by any means without prior written permission from Websters Digital. The words and definitions were
derived from Loqu8 iCE Professional Edition, the instant Chinese-English translator/dictionary; the word dictionary was based on original Websters
Digital Chinese Dictionary materials with CC-CEDICT. CC-CEDICT is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License. Hanyu
Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水
平考试)
is an international standardized exam for Chinese language proficiency by Hanban (Beijing, China).
HSK Lists 2010 is
licensed from Lingomi under the Creative Commons by-SA license. Frequency
data derived from
Loqu8 Chinese Word and Phrase Frequencies, 2012
Edition.
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Welcome
Websters Digital
is pleased to announce our third release of a very popular Chinese-English dictionary. With the rapid growth
of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Macau, there has never been a more important time for professionals and
students to develop a firm grasp of the Chinese language and culture.
With feedback from our readers, this new release of
Webster’s Digital Chinese Dictionary
(WDCD) is easier to find the
information you need. By using a wide screen (landscape) orientation, users on notebook and desktop screen will experience
improved legibility while minimizing scrolling. As with earlier editions, any page may be printed on your favorite A4 or letter
(8.5 x 11.0 inch) paper for personal use.
In this third edition, both simplified and traditional Chinese text appears in a larger, more legible font. By ordering entries
phonetically by Pinyin, readers may quickly locate similar words and phrases. Since the same punctuation may be used for
several Chinese words,
WDCD
is the first dictionary to include both HSK proficiency levels (1 to 6) and a frequency mark to
help users choose definitions. Frequency marks
❶
for the 400 most popular single and multi-character Chinese words are
based upon actual user interactions with Loqu8’s augmented learning tools.
Whether you’re reviewing important documents while flying through Asia on a jumbo jet or speeding through Shanghai on a
high-speed train, this new digital dictionary provides immediate access to thousands of words—all without an Internet
connection. In seconds, your smartphone, e-book reader, tablet or other mobile computer lets you search for exactly the
right word, copy it—and paste the Chinese text into your email or other document.
We trust that
WDCD
will quickly become your reliable Chinese language reference and companion in your fast-paced world.
Welcome to the new global, digital world.
Dr. Timothy Uy and Jim Hsia
Editors
Ratings from earlier editions of
Websters Digital Chinese Dictionary
(WDCD)
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Getting Started
This
Websters Digital Chinese Dictionary
(WDCD) was designed to be used with Adobe Acrobat Reader and compatible PDF
viewers. If your computer or mobile device doesn’t support PDF files, download a free PDF reader from the Websters Digital
website:
http://www.webstersdigital.com/dictionary/wdcd.download.htm
Tip:
For mobile devices, like Apple iPhone/iPad and Android, Dropbox allows you to: (1) upload
WDCD
into your personal
folder and (2) view it from your mobile device
Viewing Dictionary
Open the
Websters Digital Chinese Dictionary.
On most systems, double-click or double-
tap the filename. See your PDF reader for specific instructions.
Printing Pages
From your PDF viewer, choose
File > Print.
Select only the page(s) you need for personal
use.
Illustrations used in this document are taken from Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro and Adobe
Reader X with WDCD Advanced Reference Edition. Actual page formats, including
Bopomofo and Traditional Chinese glyphs, will vary depending on the WDCD edition.
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Dictionary Entries
The
Websters Digital Chinese Dictionary
is arranged by
Pinyin
phonetic pronunciations. To encourage Chinese readers and
learners, words with similar pronunciations are adjacent. For example words starting with
bei3
are grouped together, then
bei4
are grouped together.
A
B
C
F
D
E
H
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
Pinyin with tone marks. Pinyin is the most common phonetic system for transcribing Mandarin
Pinyin with tone numbers
Bopomofo (or
zhuyin fuhao)
is a Mandarin phonetic system popular in Taiwan
Simplified Chinese. Most common form used in modern China
Traditional Chinese. The standard in Hong Kong and Taiwan
Word frequency
❶
is a mark given to the 400 most popular single and multi-character Chinese words
HSK (Hanyu
Shuiping Kaoshi)
level corresponding to the Modern Chinese language proficiency exam for non-native
speakers. Level 1 is the easiest and features the most common words. Level 6 is the highest tier and has the most difficult
words.
H. English meaning with usage notes
When the same pronunciation (Pinyin) is used for multiple Chinese words, the frequency mark and HSK level can direct
readers to the more common, familiar meanings. WDCD shows the same frequency and HSK information for all meanings of
the same Chinese words.
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