Chinese Av Yip (University Of Leeds Uk) Po-Ching, Don Rimmington

<P>This new and extended edition of <I>Chinese: An Essential Grammar</I> is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar.</P><P>Refreshingly jargon-free, it presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This <I>Grammar</I> 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.</P><P>It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.</P><P>Features include:</P><P></P><UL><P><LI>Three new chapters on speech habits, writing conventions and new lexicalisation processes </LI><P></P><P><LI>Chinese characters, as well as the <I>pinyin</I> romanisation, alongside all examples</LI><P></P><P><LI>Literal and colloquial translations into English to illustrate language points</LI><P></P><P><LI>Detailed contents list and index for e