{"product_id":"a-student-grammar-of-chinese-hardback-9781009233460","title":"A Student Grammar of Chinese (Hardback) 9781009233460","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eA Student Grammar of Chinese\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn accessible introduction to Chinese grammar that focuses on patterns and rules, and their similarities and differences with English.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eYongping Zhu (Author), Chu-Ren Huang (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009233460, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 11 May 2023\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e329 pages\u003cbr\u003e25 x 17.7 x 3.2 cm, 1.05 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eWritten for beginning learners of the language, this concise introduction to Chinese grammar assumes only a basic knowledge of Chinese, and no knowledge of grammatical terminology and practices. Comparing Chinese grammar patterns and rules with those of English, and illustrated with a wealth of real-life examples, it allows learners to understand the similarities and differences between the two languages. Using engaging and accessible language, it examines the Chinese sound system, writing system, word formation rules, parts of speech, and simple and complex sentences, as well as explaining special constructions that are typically challenging to second language learners. Each chapter begins with clear learning goals and ends with a useful summary highlighting the chapter's main points. To call attention to specific issues, sidebars are interspersed throughout the text, and exercises within the book and online answer keys help students to reinforce learned material and assist with self-study.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003e Glossary of grammar terms and abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e The meanings of special symbols\u003cbr\u003e Unit I. Introduction: 1. Chinese and Mandarin\u003cbr\u003e 2. Chinese grammar\u003cbr\u003e 3. Sound system\u003cbr\u003e 4. Words and Chinese characters\u003cbr\u003e Unit II. Parts of Speech: 5. Introduction of parts of speech in Chinese\u003cbr\u003e 6. Nouns\u003cbr\u003e 7. Numbers\u003cbr\u003e 8. Measure words (Classifiers)\u003cbr\u003e 9. Pronouns\u003cbr\u003e 10. Verbs\u003cbr\u003e 11. Modal verbs\u003cbr\u003e 12. Adjectives\u003cbr\u003e 13. Adverbs\u003cbr\u003e 14. Prepositions\u003cbr\u003e 15. Conjunctions\u003cbr\u003e 16. Particles\u003cbr\u003e Unit III. Simple Sentences: 17. Introduction to simple sentences\u003cbr\u003e 18. Elements of a sentence (1): subject and predicate\u003cbr\u003e 19. Elements of a sentence (2): object\u003cbr\u003e 20. Elements of a sentence (3): Complement\u003cbr\u003e 21. Elements of a sentence (4): Attributive and adverbial\u003cbr\u003e Unit IV. Special Sentences: 22. The ? b? construction\u003cbr\u003e 23. The? bèi construction\u003cbr\u003e 24. Questions\u003cbr\u003e 25. Comparisons\u003cbr\u003e 26. Existential sentences\u003cbr\u003e 27. Emphatic sentences\u003cbr\u003e Unit V. Complicated Sentences: 28. Compound sentences\u003cbr\u003e 29. Complex sentences\u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Grammar, syntax \u0026amp; morphology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Grammar, syntax \u0026amp; morphology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Grammar,%20syntax%20\u0026amp;%20morphology%20%5BCFK%5D%22\"\u003eCFK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265410093336,"sku":"9781009233460","price":92.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781009233460i_b7bdee9d-a04c-4eb9-8c32-cbf86d3d624a.jpg?v=1696791511","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/a-student-grammar-of-chinese-hardback-9781009233460","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}