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Author Walls, Yvonne.

Title Using Chinese : a guide to contemporary usage / Yvonne Li Walls and Jan W. Walls.

Publication Info. Cambridge, N.Y. : Cambridge University Press, [2009]
©2009

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 290 pages)
English language
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-288) and index.
Contents Varieties of language and register -- Vocabulary and usage -- Functional language -- Letters -- Grammar -- Body language.
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.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Chinese language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- English.
Chinese language.
Genre/Form Textbooks -- for foreign speakers.
Subject Chinese language -- Grammar.
Chinese language -- Grammar.
Chinese language -- Usage.
Chinese language -- Usage.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Textbooks -- for English speakers.
Textbooks.
Textbooks.
Added Author Walls, Jan, 1940-
Other Form: Print version: Walls, Yvonne. Using Chinese. Cambridge, N.Y. : Cambridge University Press, ©2009 9780521785655 (DLC) 2009000338 (OCoLC)295002253
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