Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar

A Practical Guide

Claudia Ross, Jing-heng Sheng Ma (Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA), Pei-Chia Chen , Baozhang He

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Routledge
24 January 2024

Grammar, syntax; Grammar & vocabulary

Series: Modern Grammars

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, third edition, is 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 grammar points such as phrase order, and the structure of noun phrases and verb phrases. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and situations such as:

Asking questions Communication strategies Making comparisons Giving orders and making requests Expressing apologies, regrets, and sympathy

The two parts of the Grammar are closely linked by extensive cross-references, providing a grammatical and functional perspective on many patterns. The Grammar is coordinated with the Workbook, which provides grammar-focused and situation-focused exercises to facilitate practice and reinforce language use.

All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples presented in simplified and traditional characters and Pinyin romanization, with a strong emphasis on contemporary usage. This third edition includes new sections on character structure, social media, speaker perspective, and more, as well as updated illustrative sentences and an expanded index.

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar is ideal for all learners of Mandarin Chinese, from beginner to intermediate and advanced students.

By: Claudia Ross, Jing-heng Sheng Ma (Wellesley College, Massachusetts, USA), Pei-Chia Chen, Baozhang He, Meng Yeh
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 988g
ISBN: 9781032370514
ISBN 10: 1032370513
Series: Modern Grammars
Pages: 422
Publication Date: 24 January 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Adult education , Primary , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Claudia Ross, Professor Emeritus of Chinese, College of the Holy Cross. Jing-Heng Sheng Ma, Professor Emeritus of Chinese, Wellesley College. Pei-Chia Chen, Senior Lecturer and Academic Coordinator of the Chinese program, University of California San Diego. Baozhang He, Associate Professor Emeritus of Chinese, College of the Holy Cross. Meng Yeh, Teaching Professor of Chinese, Rice University.