Using Chinese : a guide to contemporary usage /
This book is a guide to Chinese usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it addresses many aspects of Chinese language usage, such as letter writing, idioms, proverbs, and riddles. It also provides new a...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English Chinese |
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Cambridge, N.Y. :
Cambridge University Press,
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| Online Access: | CONNECT |
| Summary: | This book is a guide to Chinese usage for students who have already acquired the basics of the language and wish to extend their knowledge. Unlike conventional grammars, it addresses many aspects of Chinese language usage, such as letter writing, idioms, proverbs, and riddles. It also provides new and recent words, including internet vocabulary, which enables students to understand and properly use the most up-to-date expressions alongside everyday language. Useful sections on common social interactions are included, along with an invaluable guide to the finer nuances of body language. Clear, readable, and easy to consult, this is an essential reference for learners seeking access to one of the world's most important languages. |
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| Item Description: | EBSCO eBook Academic Comprehensive Collection North America |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (viii, 290 pages) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-288) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780511719684 051171968X 9780511515873 0511515871 9780511840746 0511840748 9780521780803 0521780802 |
