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An Essential Grammar

Yip Po-Ching (University of Leeds, UK), Don Rimmington

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Routledge
31 March 2021

Language: reference & general; Grammar, syntax

Series: 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.

By: Yip Po-Ching (University of Leeds UK), Don Rimmington
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9780367480127
ISBN 10: 0367480123
Series: Routledge Essential Grammars
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 31 March 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Yip Po-Ching is former Lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Leeds. Don Rimmington is Emeritus Professor of East Asian Studies and former Head of the East Asian Studies Department at the University of Leeds.