This is the most complete and up-to-date Chinese dictionary on the market. It includes the following features: 25,000 words and expressions including slang and idioms; a guide to pronunciation and introduction to tones and grammar; all vocabulary needed to pass the HSK language examinations; Hanyu Pinyin romanizations giving highly accurate pronunciations; extensive notes with detailed tips on usage and social context; parts of speech, common phrases and idiomatic expressions; and, character components, measure words, radical and stroke indexes.