Understanding the Chinese Language: A Comprehensive Linguistic Introduction

by Chris Shei

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415634881
• ISBN13: 9780415634885
• Release Date: July 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.8" x 9.7"