The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters (English and Chinese Edition)

McCawley, James D.

ISBN 10: 0226555917 / ISBN 13: 9780226555911

Published by Univ of Chicago Pr, 1984

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters (English and Chinese Edition)
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
• Publication Date: 1984
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226555917
• ISBN 13: 9780226555911
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Discusses the characters of the Chinese language and explains how to read and understand restaurant menus written in Chinese

From the Inside Flap

Lauded by Calvin Trillin as a man who "does not have to make to with translations like 'Shredded Three Kinds' in Chinese restaurants," in The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters, James D. McCawley offers everyone a guide to deciphering the mysteries of Chinese menus and the opportunity to enjoy new eating experiences. An accessible primer as well as a handy reference, this book shows how Chinese characters are written and referred to, both in script and in type. McCawley provides a guide to pronunciation and includes helpful exercises so users can practice ordering. His novel system of arranging the extensive glossary—which ranges from basics such as "rice" and "fish" to exotica like "Buddha Jumps Wall"—enables even the beginner to find characters quickly and surely. He also includes the nonstandard forms of characters that often turn up on menus.

With this guide in hand, English speakers hold the key to a world of tantalizing—and otherwise unavailable—Chinese dishes.