This self-study textbook is tailored for international business people with no previous Chinese learning. The book makes learning Chinese quick and easy by using phonetic aids such as similar‑sounding words or syllables to imitate the pronunciation of Chinese words. It also includes many fun cartoons and interesting English phrases to help serve as memory tips. With the help of this book, readers will pick up practical Chinese words and phrases for living and working in China or simply conducting business with Chinese people.

本书是为与中国有生意往来的外国友人量身定制的汉语零起点自学教材。本书用小漫画和有趣、简短的小段子帮助学习者快速记忆汉语词汇，通过模仿自然界的声音帮助学习者准确掌握汉语声调，使汉语零起点的生意人能尽快学会在中国生活、工作、经商所需的实用汉语。