Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge Comprehensive Grammars) - Softcover

Yip, Virginia; Matthews, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 041508945X ISBN 13: 9780415089456

Publisher: Routledge, 1994

Synopsis

The first Cantonese reference grammar to be written in English, this text presents a fresh and accessible description of the contemporary language, making it ideal for the intermediate/advanced user.

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Synopsis

Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to Cantonese as spoken by native speakers in Hong Kong. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in current Cantonese. This makes it the ideal reference source for all learners and users of Cantonese, irrespective of level, in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Moreover, it will provide a lasting and reliable resource for all fluent speakers of the language. The book is organised to promote a thorough understanding of Cantonese grammar. Arranged by both syntactic catgories and language functions, the grammar provides a comprehensive treatment of structures and pays special attention to idiom and speech registers. Explanations are full, clear and free of jargon. An extensive index, numbered paragraphs, generous use of headings and cross-references, provides readers with easy access to the information they require. Features include: * Compehensive pronunciation section * Full use of examples from films, advertising and authentic conversations * Cantonese/English contrasts highlighted throughout the book

About the Author

The University of Hong Kong The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041508945X
• ISBN 13: 9780415089456
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 448