Corpus-Based Contrastive Studies of English and Chinese

by Richard Xiao

This book is concerned with cross-linguistic contrast of major grammatical categories in English and Chinese, two most important yet genetically different world languages. This genetic difference has resulted in many subsidiary differences that are, among other things, related to grammar. Compared with typologically related languages, cross-linguistic contrast of English and Chinese is more challenging yet promising. The main theme of this book...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415992451
• ISBN13: 9780415992459
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"