Designed specifically for adult learners who are either learning from scratch or refreshing lost language skills, it offers an easy to use dictionary, extra help with vocabulary, and essential information on living and interacting in the Chinese-speaking world, and respectively the English-speaking one.



Carefully Selected Vocabulary


The dictionary is exceptionally easy to use, because it moves away from the traditional dictionary layout.

Carefully selected vocabulary, suited to beginner level

Section on core vocabulary - all the words you absolutely must know at this level, for everyday life and to help you through your exams

Notes on grammar and usage throughout the text

Thousands of phrases to show how language works in context


Please note that the dictionary does not include Chinese localization software and you will need localization software installed separeately.



The MSDict Dictionary Format


The Oxford Beginner's Chinese Dictionary is here presented in MSDict electronic format. MSDict offers best experience in mobile reference and is available for any handheld platform.

Quick dynamic search of words while you type

Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation

Hyperlinks between different related words

Dynamic changing of font sizes

Wildcard filtration feature (the use of "?" replaces a letter and "*" replaces a group of letters within words)

Support of multiple dictionaries installed at a time

Support for MMC, memory stick, and SD memory cards

Download MSDict Oxford Beginners Chinese Dictionary (Symbian S60 3rd Edition)