English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary of Commodities

Author: Li Pizhang, Xia Defu (editors)
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: This dictionary is a comprehensive international trade and economy reference tool. It contains nearly 50,000 entries and approximately 3 million words. The scope is extensive, covering categories such as daily necessities, jewelry, clothing and footwear, tobacco and food, catering and dishes, hardware products, textile machinery, construction equipment, metallurgical machinery, instruments, glass and ceramics, postal and communication, Chinese and Western medicines, medical supplies, chemical and industrial products, leather goods, decorations and lighting, various rubbers, handicrafts, transportation and aerospace, weapons, birds and aquatic animals, animal husbandry and agriculture, musical instruments, calligraphy, painting, sports equipment, computers, and electrical appliances. The compilers have not only arranged the majority of import and export trade categories based on current international trade practices, following the internationally recognized method of arranging the main term first (adjectives placed afterward), but have also detailed classifications. According to international trade standards, they have specified product specifications and highlighted the differences between products. This dictionary is not only informative but also highly practical, making it extremely valuable. This is the most outstanding feature of the dictionary. Additionally, the dictionary includes a large number of entries with distinctive Chinese cultural characteristics, such as traditional Chinese medicine pills, powders, ointments, and pastes, local specialties, and famous dishes, which are expected to be beneficial for expanding exports and strengthening international promotion. The dictionary also includes a list of world-famous trademarks and a table of common units of measurement for reference.