Using Chinese Synonyms (Using (Cambridge)) - Softcover

Zhang, Grace Qiao

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521617871 ISBN 13: 9780521617871

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Using Chinese Synonyms is an essential reference book, specifically designed for non-native speakers of Chinese, and for teachers and other language professionals who want a user-friendly guide to the finer nuances of Chinese synonyms. It contains approximately 1700 synonyms in 316 groups. With the particular needs of non-native speakers of Chinese in mind, this invaluable book selects and explains words and phrases in everyday use, allowing students to enhance their knowledge of one of the most important and widely-spoken languages in the world. This book assists in the development of fluent, spontaneous and skilful use of Chinese synonyms.

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Book Description

This essential reference book provides a guide to the finer nuances of Chinese synonyms. With non-native speakers of Chinese in mind, the book selects and explains words and phrases in everyday use, allowing students to enhance their knowledge of one of the most important and widely-spoken languages in the world.

About the Author

Grace Qiao Zhang is Associate Professor in Chinese and Linguistics at Curtin University of Technology, Australia. She was awarded a Ph.D. by the University of Edinburgh, and has had over twenty-five years of tertiary experience in teaching Chinese language in Australia, China, New Zealand and the UK. She has published extensively on Chinese language, linguistics and translation, including eight books and more than twenty journal articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521617871
• ISBN 13: 9780521617871
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 446