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.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415827157
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208956514
Product Key Features
Book Title
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: a Practical Guide
Author
Claudia Ross, Jing-Heng Sheng Ma
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Number of Pages
404 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
246mm
Item Width
174mm
Item Weight
885g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Claudia Ross, Jing-Heng Sheng Ma
Series Title
Modern Grammars
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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