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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherCambridge University Press
ISBN-100521785650
ISBN-139780521785655
eBay Product ID (ePID)71786298
Product Key Features
Number of Pages300 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameUsing Chinese : a Guide to Contemporary Usage
SubjectAsian / Chinese, General
Publication Year2009
TypeLanguage Course
AuthorJan W. Walls, Yvonne Li Walls
Subject AreaLiterary Criticism, Foreign Language Study
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight19.7 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width6.7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2009-000338
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal495.182421
Table Of Content1. Varieties of language and register; 2. Vocabulary and usage; 3. Functional language; 4. Letters; 5. Grammar; 6. Body language.
SynopsisThis book is a guide to Chinese usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it addresses many aspects of Chinese language usage, such as letter writing, idioms, proverbs, and riddles. It also provides new and recent words, including internet vocabulary, which enables students to understand and properly use the most up-to-date expressions alongside everyday language. Useful sections on common social interactions are included, along with an invaluable guide to the finer nuances of body language. Clear, readable, and easy to consult, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to one of the world's most important languages., This book is a guide to Chinese usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Clear, readable, and easy to consult, it is an essential reference for learners seeking access to one of the world's most important languages.