Chinese: an essential grammar

"This new and extended edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar. Refreshingly jargon free, it presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar aims to se...

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Main Authors: Yip, Po-Ching 1935- (Author), Rimmington, Don 1936- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2021
Edition:Third edition
Series:Routledge essential grammars
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Online Access:BSB01
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Summary:"This new and extended edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar. Refreshingly jargon free, it presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar aims to serve as a reference source for the learner and user of Chinese, irrespective of level, setting out the complexities of the language in short, readable sections. It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Features include: Three new chapters on speech habits, writing conventions, and new lexicalisation processes Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanisation, alongside all examples literal and colloquial translations into English to illustrate language points."
Item Description:Originally published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1998, under title: "Basic Chinese"
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (xv, 321 Seiten)
ISBN:9781003037606
DOI:10.4324/9781003037606

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