Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar - 2nd Edition

Taylor & Francis

Chinese: A Comprehensive GrammarAuthor(s): Yip Po-Ching, Don Rimmington\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138840171, 978-1138840171\nSynopsis\nChinese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to Chinese grammar which presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Chinese.\n\nThe volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Chinese grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language and provides full and clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Chinese as used by present-day native speakers. An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require. \n\nThe new edition features a revised and expanded chapter on prosody (Prosody and Syntax), as well as four completely new chapters:\n\n Morphology and Syntax (I) looks at Chinese word format.