The Chinese Language Demystified

By: Zhengming Du

£41.99

The Chinese Language Demystified explores the unique features of Mandarin Chinese. While discussing aspects that make it seem ‘mysterious,’ the book investigates how it is used by the Chinese people despite its lack of formal grammatical structure.

The Chinese Language Demystified offers a detailed exploration of the features that have made Mandarin Chinese so unique among the major languages of the world,…

The Chinese Language Demystified offers a detailed exploration of the features that have made Mandarin Chinese so unique among the major languages of the world, particularly English and other European linguistic forms of communication. While discussing the aspects that contribute to the perception of the language as somewhat ‘mysterious,’ the book also investigates how it is comprehended and used by the Chinese people despite its lack of formal grammatical structure in the conventional terms of understanding.

Professor Zhengming Du is a full Professor of Translation and Interpretation at Soochow University, China, having previously worked as a Visiting Instructor in Mandarin Chinese at Appalachian State University, USA. With over 25 years’ experience in translating, interpreting and teaching the English language, his research is based on solid, empirical observations combining theoretical reflections on the distinct features of Mandarin Chinese and the English language in which he teaches, writes, and translates.

Hardback

ISBN: 1-4438-7837-5
ISBN13: 978-1-4438-7837-1
Date of Publication: 2015-10-05

Ebook

ISBN: 1-4438-8495-2
ISBN13: 978-1-4438-8495-2
Date of Publication: 2015-10-05

Category: Social Sciences, Literature, Literature

Pages: 185

Subject Codes:

BIC: H
THEMA: NH

Pages: 185

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