Overview
This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese grammar.
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.
It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
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.
Synopsis
This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese grammar.
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.
It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
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.
Booknews
A clear and concise Mandarin Chinese grammar text and reference emphasizing contemporary language and steering clear of jargon. The volume explains key grammar points for nouns, verbs, and sentences, highlighting each short discussion of essential points with numerous examples. Features glossaries of grammatical terms and Chinese characters. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.