Yip, Po-ching, 1935-
Chinese : an essential grammar / Yip Po-Ching, Don Rimmington. - Third edition. - 1 online resource. - Routledge essential grammars .
Originally published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1998, under title: Basic Chinese. Includes index.
"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."--
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10.4324/9781003037606 doi
Chinese language--Grammar.
Chinese language--Syntax.
Chinese language--English.--Textbooks for foreign speakers
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism
PL1111 / .Y57 2021
495.15
Chinese : an essential grammar / Yip Po-Ching, Don Rimmington. - Third edition. - 1 online resource. - Routledge essential grammars .
Originally published: London ; New York : Routledge, 1998, under title: Basic Chinese. Includes index.
"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."--
9781003037606 1003037607 9781000345032 1000345033 9781000345056 100034505X 9781000345070 1000345076
10.4324/9781003037606 doi
Chinese language--Grammar.
Chinese language--Syntax.
Chinese language--English.--Textbooks for foreign speakers
FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / General
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism
PL1111 / .Y57 2021
495.15