num_pages: 240
description: This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese grammar. Jargon free, it presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar aims to serve as a reference source for the learner and user of Chinese, irrespective of level, setting out the complexities of the language in short, readable sections. It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. Features include:     a new chapter on paragraph development    Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanization, alongside all examples    literal and colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points    detailed contents list and index for easy access to information    a glossary of grammatical terms.  
language: English
title: Chinese: An Essential Grammar
titlecomplete: Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Essential Grammars)
genres: Reference, China, Language
ratings_count: 16
publisher: Routledge