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The Chinese Repository, Vol. 3 - Softcover

From May 1834, To April 1835

 
9780282574178: The Chinese Repository, Vol. 3

Synopsis

This book is an extensive look at the Chinese language, its history, structure, and dialects. While the Chinese language has a long history, the written Chinese language, which uses characters as symbols for ideas rather than representing sounds, has remained largely unchanged for centuries. This stability has helped preserve the language despite political and social changes throughout China's extensive history. The book covers the many uses and forms of the written language in contemporary society as well as how they are perceived by the Chinese people themselves. The book also offers an exploration of the broader context of Chinese writing, including its use in other neighboring countries such as Japan and Korea. This book offers readers an in-depth look at how the Chinese language works and how it has developed alongside Chinese civilization.

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