The Chinese Lexicon

The Chinese Lexicon
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 448
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ISBN-10 : 0415151740
ISBN-13 : 9780415151740
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis The Chinese Lexicon by : Po-ching Yip

A detailed study of the words and word combinations used in modern Chinese, this fascinating text uses a wealth of language examples and surpasses the scope of a dictionary to reveal the systematic nature of vocabulary.

The Chinese Lexicon

The Chinese Lexicon
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 450
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ISBN-10 : 9781136928833
ISBN-13 : 1136928839
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis The Chinese Lexicon by : Yip Po-Ching

The Chinese Lexicon is a detailed study of the words and word combinations used in modern Chinese. Yip Po-Ching defines the general properties of a language's lexicon, or vocabulary, prior to a thorough discussion of the organizational features of the Chinese lexicon. Comparisons are made between Chinese and English, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two lexicons. This fascinating work examines the relationships between word and meanings, and demonstrates the ability of language to combine continuity and change. It surpasses the scope of a dictionary and reveals the systematic nature of vocabulary. Features include: a wealth of language examples clear comparisons between Chinese and English Chinese characters and pinyin romanization throughout a comprehensive index. The Chinese Lexicon surpasses the scope of a dictionary and reveals the systematic nature of vocabulary. It will prove an invaluable resource for all students and teachers of Chinese.

Lexicon of Reconstructed Pronunciation

Lexicon of Reconstructed Pronunciation
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Publisher : UBC Press
Total Pages : 504
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ISBN-10 : 0774803665
ISBN-13 : 9780774803663
Rating : 4/5 (65 Downloads)

Synopsis Lexicon of Reconstructed Pronunciation by : Edwin G. Pulleyblank

Known for his pioneering work in Chinese historical phonetics, Edwin Pulleyblank has compiled this Lexicon to present in convenient dictionary form the result of his researches on the phonology of Middle Chinese and its evolution to Mandarin. The Lexicon complements Pulleyblank's earlier book, Middle Chinese, by providing reconstructed pronunciation for approximately 8,000 Chinese characters at three historical stages. Early Middle Chinese is the language of the Qieyun rhyme dictionary of AD 601, which codified the standard literary language of both North and South China the preceding period of division. Pulleyblank's reconstruction is a thorough reworking of that of Bernhard Karlgren, completed in the twenties, and in some respects differs radically from it. Late Middle Chinese is the standard language of the High Tang Dynasty, based on the dialect of the capital, Chang'an. It has not been reconstructed previously as a separate stage but is of special importance, since it is the ancestor of most modern dialects. Early Mandarin represents the speech of the Yuan capital, Dadu (present Beijing), around the year 1300, for which Pulleyblank's reconstruction differs considerably from that of Hugh M. Stimson. The sources and methods used in these reconstructions were fully discussed in Middle Chinese, but recent developments in phonological theory have led to some modifications in detail. The entries are arranged alphabetically according to the Pinyin system with an index, by the traditional Kangxi radical and stroke numbers. The Morohashi number is also given for each character, enabling easy reference to this important Chinese thesaurus. Another useful feature of the Lexicon is the inclusion of the numbers in Karlgren's Grammata Serica for characters that are included in that work. Concise English equivalents for the Chinese words are also provided. Reconstructed forms are given in the International Phonetic Alphabet. Though this requires a number of phonetic signs and diacritical marks, these are carefully explained in the introduction. Every effort has been made to provide a useful tool for students of Chinese literature and China's relations with foreign countries, as well as for specialists in Chinese linguistics.

剑桥英汉商用词汇拼音词典

剑桥英汉商用词汇拼音词典
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Publisher : Cheng & Tsui
Total Pages : 466
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ISBN-10 : 0887273947
ISBN-13 : 9780887273940
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis 剑桥英汉商用词汇拼音词典 by : Andrew C. Chang

Comprehensive and current, this lexicon is the first specifically designed to serve the needs of English speakers doing business in and with China and other Mandarin-speaking areas.

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols

Dictionary of Chinese Symbols
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 336
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ISBN-10 : 9781134988648
ISBN-13 : 1134988648
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis Dictionary of Chinese Symbols by : Wolfram Eberhard

This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. `An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ... the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ... a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese symbols.' - South China Morning Post

Teachers Talking about their Classrooms

Teachers Talking about their Classrooms
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 375
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ISBN-10 : 9781000369779
ISBN-13 : 1000369773
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Teachers Talking about their Classrooms by : Carmel Mesiti

Different communities, speaking different languages, employ different naming systems to describe the events, actions, and interactions of the mathematics classroom. The International Classroom Lexicon Project documented the professional vocabulary available to middle-school mathematics teachers in Australia, Chile, China, the Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, and the United States. National teams of researchers and experienced teachers used a common set of classroom videos to stimulate recognition of familiar terms describing aspects of the mathematics classroom. This book details the existing professional vocabulary in each international community by which mathematics teachers conceptualise their practice, and explores the characteristics, structures, and distinctive features of each national lexicon. This book has the potential to enrich the professional vocabulary of mathematics teachers around the world by providing access to sophisticated classroom practices named by teachers in different countries. This one volume offers separate, individual lexicons developed from empirical research, the capacity to juxtapose such lexicons, and an unmatched opportunity to highlight the cultural, historical, and linguistic bases of teachers' professional language.

A History of the Chinese Language

A History of the Chinese Language
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 9780429559686
ISBN-13 : 0429559682
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis A History of the Chinese Language by : Hongyuan Dong

A History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its Proto-Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of the Chinese language, covering key aspects such as phonology, syntax, and semantics. The second edition presents a revised and updated version that reflects recent scholarship in Chinese historical linguistics and new developments in related disciplines. Features include: Coverage of the major historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, and Modern Standard Chinese. Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language, including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, the Chinese writing system, and Chinese dialects. Inclusion of authentic Chinese texts throughout the book, presented within a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge. Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, genetics, history, and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language. Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for students of Chinese language and linguistics and for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.

The Chinese Language Demystified

The Chinese Language Demystified
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Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Total Pages : 185
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ISBN-10 : 9781443884952
ISBN-13 : 1443884952
Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis The Chinese Language Demystified by : Zhengming Du

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.

Chinese Lexical Semantics

Chinese Lexical Semantics
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 873
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ISBN-10 : 9783030381899
ISBN-13 : 3030381897
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Chinese Lexical Semantics by : Jia-Fei Hong

This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings of the 20th Chinese Lexical Semantics Workshop, CLSW 2019, held in Chiayi, Taiwan, in June 2019. The 39 full papers and 46 short papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 254 submissions. They are organized in the following topical sections: lexical semantics; applications of natural language processing; lexical resources; corpus linguistics.

Encyclopedia of Chinese Language and Linguistics (5 Volumes)

Encyclopedia of Chinese Language and Linguistics (5 Volumes)
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Publisher : Brill
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 9004186433
ISBN-13 : 9789004186439
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of Chinese Language and Linguistics (5 Volumes) by : Rint Sybesma

The Encyclopedia of Chinese Language and Linguistics is the new reference work on all aspects of the languages of China and China s linguistic traditions, written and edited by the foremost scholars in the field."