Book excerpt: Collins Chinese Gem has been written for all those learning Chinese or English for study or for travel. It is the ideal text for anyone who needs a wealth of reliable information in a portable format. The Collins Chinese Gem Dictionary contains all the everyday words and phrases used in today's Chinese and English that you will need to know, with a practical supplement for travellers. This dictionary offers extra help with essential vocabulary, and thousands of useful phrases to guide you to the correct translation. Clear, colour layout and the inclusion of pinyin romanization ensure that you can quickly find the information you need. Other titles available in the Collins Chinese range are the Collins Pocket Chinese Dictionary and the Collins Chinese Dictionary Plus.