Using Chinese: A Guide to Contemporary Usage

Author:   Yvonne Li Walls ,  Jan W. Walls
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
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9780511840746


Publication Date:   05 June 2012
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Using Chinese: A Guide to Contemporary Usage


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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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Author:   Yvonne Li Walls ,  Jan W. Walls
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
ISBN:  

9780511840746


ISBN 10:   0511840748
Publication Date:   05 June 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Undefined
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1. Varieties of language and register; 2. Vocabulary and usage; 3. Functional language; 4. Letters; 5. Grammar; 6. Body language.

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Yvonne Li Walls is Director of the Canadian Institute of Chinese Art, and an editor and translator at the North American Fine Arts Publishing House in Vancouver. Jan W. Walls is Professor Emeritus of Humanities, Simon Fraser University.

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