The Chinese and English Phrase Book, written by Benoni Lanctot and first published in 1867, is a comprehensive guide to essential phrases and vocabulary in both Chinese and English. The book includes a thorough introduction to the Chinese language and its pronunciation, with the Chinese characters and their corresponding English transliterations provided for each phrase. The phrases cover a wide range of topics, including greetings, introductions, travel, shopping, dining, and emergencies. The book also includes a section on Chinese numerals and currency, as well as a list of common Chinese surnames and their meanings.This phrase book is particularly useful for English-speaking travelers or businesspeople who wish to communicate effectively with Chinese-speaking locals. It provides a practical and user-friendly resource for learning key phrases and vocabulary, and the clear pronunciation guide helps readers to confidently speak Chinese. Overall, the Chinese and English Phrase Book is a valuable tool for anyone seeking to learn or improve their Chinese language skills, and it remains a popular reference book for travelers and students of Chinese language and culture.Specially Adapted For The Use Of Merchants, Travelers, And Families.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.