Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition (Essential Grammars) - Softcover

Yip Po-Ching; Don Rimmington

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9780415372619: Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition (Essential Grammars)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0415372615 ISBN 13: 9780415372619
Publisher: Routledge, 2006

Synopsis

This new 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.


Features include:

  • A new chapter on paragraph development

  • Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanization, alongside all examples

  • Literal and colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points

  • detailed contents list and index for easy access to information

  • A glossary of grammatical terms

 

It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

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Review

"A much needed addition to the collection of books on Chinese grammar." - China Review International

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415372615
ISBN 13 
9780415372619
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
2
Number of pages
240
Rating
  • 3.88 out of 5 stars
    17 ratings by Goodreads

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