Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide (Modern Grammars)

Claudia Ross, Jing-heng Sheng Ma

ISBN 10: 0415827159 / ISBN 13: 9780415827157

Published by London : Routledge, 2014

About this Item

xxvi, 404 pages ; 26 cm. "Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. Divided into two sections closely linked by extensive cross-references, it covers:traditional grammatical categories such as phrase order, nouns, verbs and specifiers language functions and notions such as communication strategies, giving and seeking information, expressing apologies, regrets and sympathies. With all grammar points and functions richly illustrated with examples, and a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, the main features of this Grammar include examples in simplified characters, traditional characters, and romanization (Pinyin) as well as an emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels, from elementary to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. Featuring related exercises and activities, this Grammar is accompanied by the Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook"--.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide (Modern Grammars)
• Publisher: London : Routledge
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415827159
• ISBN 13: 9780415827157
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • Language
  • China

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Synopsis

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar provides an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.

The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as phrase order, nouns, verbs and specifiers. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and notions such as:

• Communication strategies
• Making comparisons
• Giving and seeking information
• Expressing apologies, regrets and sympathies

The two parts of the Grammar are closely linked by extensive cross-references, providing a grammatical and functional perspective on many patterns. All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples, with a strong focus on contemporary usage.

Main features of the grammar include:

• Examples given in simplified characters, traditional characters and romanization (pinyin)
• Clear explanations and accessible descriptions
• Particular attention to areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese

Implementing feedback from users of the first edition of the Grammar, this second edition has been revised throughout to offer expanded explanations, examples, cross-referencing, and indexing and brand new chapters on aspect, resultative verbs, directional verbs and "ba" sentences.

This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels, from elementary to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This Grammar is accompanied by the Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook (978-0-415-83488-9; available for separate purchase) which features related exercises and activities.

About the Author

Ross, Claudia; Ma, Jing-heng Sheng