What's the word for basil in Mandarin? How do you tell your Beijing landlord to fix a leaky pipe? What Chinese characters should you write on a missing pet flyer?

Find out in Immersion Guides' Mandarin Phrasebook, the companion volume to the popular Insider's Guide to Beijing, and the only English-Mandarin phrasebook to address the specific language needs of Beijing's foreign residents and visitors.

Packed with essential phrases, vocabulary and Beijing slang, this indispensable book gives you the confidence to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations, from ordering a meal and bargaining in the markets to renting an apartment and interviewing an ayi (Chinese for "maid").

Informative, funny and easy to use, the Mandarin Phrasebook will help you get the best deals – and deal out the best quips.

Say it like you mean it – like a true Beijinger!