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Tuttle Vietnamese-English Dictionary
By Nguyễn Đình Hoà & Phan Văn Giưỡng Get Book
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Description
This 320-page paperback is a Vietnamese-to-English reference for learners who already have a Vietnamese word in front of them and want its English meaning. It suits reading, translation, vocabulary study, and quick checks between lessons.
The dictionary contains more than 19,000 entries, including contemporary language used in education, business, and travel. Entries include idioms, expressions, and sample sentences, which help you distinguish meanings instead of relying on a bare one-word translation.
Short reference sections cover Vietnamese pronunciation, how to use the dictionary, and grammar notes. These add useful context, but this is still a lookup book rather than a course. There are no exercises or included audio.
Its biggest limitation is direction. Headwords are arranged in Vietnamese, so you cannot start with an English word and find the Vietnamese equivalent. For that, you need a separate English-Vietnamese dictionary.
Content
- Type: Dictionary
- Skills: Reading, Vocabulary
- Size: 19,000+ entries
- Native audio: No
- Exercises: No
Price
- Price: $19.95
- Cost: Paid
- Free trial: No
Details
- Format: Book
- Author: Nguyễn Đình Hoà & Phan Văn Giưỡng
- Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
- Published: 2016
- ISBN-13: 9780804846738
Pros
- 19,000+ entries covering contemporary educational, business, and travel language
- Idioms, expressions, and sample sentences add context to definitions
- Includes pronunciation guidance and concise grammar notes
Cons
- Vietnamese-to-English only, with no reverse English lookup
- No audio for hearing tones or pronunciation
- No drills, quizzes, or structured lessons
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