Chinese (Routledge Essential Grammars)

This new and extended edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar. 
Refreshingly 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: 
Three new chapters on speech habits, writing conventions and new lexicalisation processes 
Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanisation, alongside all examples 
Literal and colloquial translations into English to illustrate language points 
Detailed contents list and index for easy access to information 
A glossary of grammatical terms.

Literature & Fiction

Rimmington, Don

Po-Ching, Yip

History & Criticism

Routledge

"This new and extended edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar. Refreshingly 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: Three new chapters on speech habits, writing conventions, and new lexicalisation processes Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanisation, alongside all examples literal and colloquial translations into English to illustrate language points."--

Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Essential Grammars)

This new edition is a concise reference guide to modern Chinese grammar. It presents a description of the language setting out the complexities in short, readable sections. Features include: a new chapter on paragraph development; Chinese characters, as well as pinyin; translations into English. @contents: Selected Contents: Introduction 1 Nouns 2 Numerals 3 Measures for nouns 4 Pronouns 5 Adjectives and attributives 6 Predicates 7 The verb y{ov}u 8 Aspect markers 9 Motion verbs 10 Time 11 Location 12 Duration and frequency 13 Complements 14 Adverbials 15 Modal and similar verbs 16 Statements 17 Questions 18 Subject and predicate 19 Prepositions and coverbs 20 B{av} and b�i constructions 21 Serial constructions 22 Emphasis 23 Abbreviation and omission 24 Composite sentences 25 Exclamations 26 Sample Paragraphs Glossary Index

Reference

Yip, Po-Ching

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to Chinese grammar.It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Chinese. The Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner and user of Chinese, irrespective of level. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types and will remain the standard reference work for years to come.The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Chinese grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Chinese as used by present-day native speakers.An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require.Features include: * thorough and comprehensive coverage of the modern language* use of script and romanisation throughout* detailed treatment of common grammatical structures and parts of speech* extensive and wide-ranging use of examples* particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty

Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge Comprehensive Grammars)

Basic Chinese introduces the essentials of Chinese syntax. Each of the 25 units deals with a particular grammatical point and provides associated exercises. Features include: a clear, accessible format many useful language examplesjargon-free explanations of grammar ample drills and exercises a full key to exercises. All Chinese entries are presented in both Pinyin romanization and Chinese characters, and are accompanied, in most cases, by English translations to facilitate self-tuition as well as classroom teaching in both spoken and written Chinese. Basic Chinese is designed for students new to the language. Together with its sister volume, Intermediate Chinese, it forms a compendium of the essentials of Chinese syntax.

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)

Children's Books

Xiaoming, Zhang

Henson, Rachel

Li Quzhen, Yip

Education & Reference

Intermediate Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)

Intermediate Chinese is intended for students who have some knowledge of the language. Each of the twenty five units deal with a particualr grammar point and provide associated exercises. Features include: * clear, accessible format * many useful language examples * jargon-free grammar explanations * ample drills and exercises * full key to exercises All Mandarin Chinese entries are presented in both pinyin romanization and Chinese characters, and are accompanied, in most cases, by English translations to facilitate self-tuition in both written and spoken Chinese. Intermediate Chinese reviews the principal elements introduced in Basic Chinese and introduces more complicated structures. The two books form a compendium of all the main features of Chinese syntax.

This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar. Refreshingly 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. Features include: <ul>
<li>A new chapter on paragraph development </li> <li>Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanization, alongside all examples </li> <li>Literal and colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points </li> <li>detailed contents list and index for easy access to information </li> <li>A glossary of grammatical terms </li>
</ul> It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.

Basic Chinese (Routledge Grammar Workbooks)

€˜Very well structured and clearly explained€™ €“ Dr Kan Qian, The Open University, UK Basic Chinese introduces the essentials of Chinese syntax. Each of the 25 units deals with a particular grammatical point and provides associated exercises. Features include: a clear, accessible format many useful language examples jargon-free explanations of grammar ample drills and exercises a full key to exercises. All Chinese entries are presented in both Pinyin romanization and Chinese characters, and are accompanied, in most cases, by English translations to facilitate self-tuition as well as classroom teaching in both spoken and written Chinese. Basic Chinese is designed for students new to the language. Together with its sister volume, Intermediate Chinese, it forms a compendium of the essentials of Chinese syntax.

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks)

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Chinese (Routledge Essential Grammars)

Chinese (Routledge Essential Grammars)

Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Essential Grammars)

Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Essential Grammars)

Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge Comprehensive Grammars)

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)

Intermediate Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)

Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Essential Grammars)

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks)