The Chinese Language

Author : Jerry Norman
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521296533
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese written by Jerry Norman and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1988-01-21 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of the Chinese language, tracing its history from its beginings in the second millennium BC to the present day.

Author : Hongyuan Dong
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 131774389X
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A History of the Chinese Language written by Hongyuan Dong and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-16 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its proto Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of Chinese language development, covering crucial aspects such as phonology, syntax and semantics. Features include: Coverage of the key historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese and Modern Standard Chinese Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, Chinese characters and Modern Chinese dialects Inclusion of many authentic Chinese legends and texts throughout the book, presented through a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up strong critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, anthropology, history and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language Helpful appendices to aid students with no prior knowledge of linguistics or the Chinese language Companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/dong offering a wealth of supplementary resources such as additional exercises, answer keys and audio recordings of the sounds of Middle and Old Chinese. Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for beginning students of Chinese Language and Linguistics and for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.

Author : Justus Doolittle
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 580 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Vocabulary and Hand-book of the Chinese Language written by Justus Doolittle and published by . This book was released on 1872 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sin-Wai Chan
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317382498
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Encyclopedia of the Chinese Language written by Sin-Wai Chan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-14 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge Encyclopedia of the Chinese Language is an invaluable resource for language learners and linguists of Chinese worldwide, those interested readers of Chinese literature and cultures, and scholars in Chinese studies. Featuring the research on the changing landscape of the Chinese language by a number of eminent academics in the field, this volume will meet the academic, linguistic and pedagogical needs of anyone interested in the Chinese language: from Sinologists to Chinese linguists, as well as teachers and learners of Chinese as a second language. The encyclopedia explores a range of topics: from research on oracle bone and bronze inscriptions, to Chinese language acquisition, to the language of the mass media. This reference offers a guide to shifts over time in thinking about the Chinese language as well as providing an overview of contemporary themes, debates and research interests. The editors and contributors are assisted by an editorial board comprised of the best and most experienced sinologists world-wide. The reference includes an introduction, written by the editor, which places the assembled texts in their historical and intellectual context. The Encyclopedia of the Chinese Language is destined to be valued by scholars and students as a vital research resource.

Author : Robert Morrison
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of the Chinese Language: English and Chinese written by Robert Morrison and published by . This book was released on 1822 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Maria Kurpaska
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chinese Language(s) written by Maria Kurpaska and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2010 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book uncovers the role The Great Dictionary of Modern Chinese Dialects plays in analyzing the spectrum of linguistic differentiation in China. The author starts by sketching the development and current state of Chinese dialectology and dialectal research. She then provides an analysis of the Dictionary and of the kind of information it provides. Looking at Chinese dialectology from a Western point of view, the author aims to understand and present the Chinese perspective"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Daniel Kane
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Language written by Daniel Kane and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese Language is a brief introduction to the main characteristics of Chinese, written to be accessible to beginning students as well as anyone with a general interest in Chinese language and culture. Not a language-learning title as such, The Chinese Language provides a demystifying overview of Chinese from a linguistic, historical and social perspective. Providing basic information such as where Chinese is spoken, the history and earliest written records, regional variations, and a description of the writing system, The Chinese Language provides an excellent starting point for anyone intrigued by the history and basics of Chinese language.

Author : Zhengming Du
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1443884952
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Chinese Language Demystified written by Zhengming Du and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Chinese Language Demystified offers a detailed exploration of the features that have made Mandarin Chinese so unique among the major languages of the world, particularly English and other European linguistic forms of communication. While discussing the aspects that contribute to the perception of the language as somewhat ‘mysterious,’ the book also investigates how it is comprehended and used by the Chinese people despite its lack of formal grammatical structure in the conventional terms of understanding.

Author : Chris Shei
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317662806
Total Pages : 394 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding the Chinese Language written by Chris Shei and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-03 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding the Chinese Language provides a vibrant and comprehensive introduction to contemporary Chinese linguistics. Combining an accessible style with an in-depth treatment of the topics at hand, it uses clear, full descriptions and vivid, modern examples to systematically take students through the phonology, vocabulary, grammar, discourse structures and pragmatics of modern Chinese. No prior knowledge of Chinese or linguistics is required. Features include: Six detailed chapters covering the core linguistic aspects of the modern Chinese language, such as words, content units, sentences, speech acts, sentence-final particles and neologisms User-friendly comparisons and contrasts between English and Chinese throughout the text, helping to clearly explain important complexities and nuances of the Chinese language Clear, accessible explanations and insightful analysis of topics and linguistic devices, supported by many helpful examples, diagrams and tables Vivid and relevant examples drawn from real-life contemporary sources such as internet news reports, social networks like Sino Weibo, online forums and TV reality shows, offering fascinating perspectives on modern Chinese media, culture and society Pioneering coverage of Chinese new words and the social phenomena they reveal Additional exercises and four supplementary chapters covering Chinese syllables, idioms, discourse and culture available for free download at http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415634885/ Written by a highly experienced instructor, researcher and linguist, Understanding the Chinese Language will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking courses in Chinese linguistics. It will also be of interest to anyone interested in learning more about Chinese language and culture.

Author : James Summers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Handbook of the Chinese Language written by James Summers and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: