The Chinese Lexicon offers an in-depth exploration of modern Chinese vocabulary, comparing it to English. Yip Po-Ching discusses the lexicon's properties and organizational features, emphasizing the dynamic relationship between words and meanings. This comprehensive resource includes examples, comparisons, and an index, making it essential for Chinese learners and educators.
Focusing on modern usage, this comprehensive reference guide offers an accessible overview of Chinese grammar. It emphasizes real patterns of use, making it an invaluable resource for learners seeking to understand the intricacies of the language.
Focusing on modern Chinese vocabulary, this study delves into the properties and organizational features of the Chinese lexicon. Yip Po-Ching compares Chinese and English, exploring their similarities and differences. The work investigates the relationships between words and meanings, showcasing how language can embody both continuity and change. By going beyond traditional dictionary definitions, it reveals the systematic nature of vocabulary, offering a comprehensive understanding of language structure.
This book covers essential Chinese grammar, featuring entries in pinyin and Chinese characters, often with English translations. It's designed for students with some prior knowledge, aiding self-tuition in both spoken and written Chinese.
"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."--