The ABC Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary

The Alphabetically Based Computerized (ABC) Chinese-English Comprehensive Dictionary, edited by the late John DeFrancis and published by the University of Hawaii, is considered by many to be a priceless tool in one's arsenal for the study of the Chinese language. Its extensive use of pinyin and multitude of examples in Chinese, English and pinyin, make this a great Chinese-language resource for the English speaker.

Publisher: University of Hawai'i Press

Year of publication: 2009

Editors: John DeFrancis, Zhang Yanyin

Associate Editors:  Tom Bishop, Victor H. Mair, Zhang Liqing, Zhang Yanhua

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