The Language of Nation-State Building in Late Qing China
The Language of Nation-State Building in Late Qing China investigates the linguistic and intellectual roots of China's modern transformation by presenting a systematic study of the interplay between language innovation and socio-political upheavals in the final decade of the Qing Empire.
A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Chinese Through Digital Humanities, Call, and Project-Based Learning
A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Chinese through Digital Humanities, CALL, and Project-Based Learning presents an exposition of current thinking, research, and best practices in Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Digital Humanities (DH), and Project-Based Language Learning (PBLL) in the context of teaching Chinese as a foreign language (TCFL).It proposes integrating CALL and DH into PBLL to form a Digital Humanities-Augmented Technology-Enhanced Project-Based Language Learning (DATEPBLL) approach to transform student learning. By combining DH pedagogy and CALL technology with PBLL, the approach takes advantage of their synergies, which enables instructors to help students develop linguistic and cultural competency as well as 21st century skills. Case studies and best practices from experienced Chinese language teachers are presented to demonstrate the value of the DATEPBLL approach. This is the first volume that covers all three fields and makes a strong case for the importance of incorporating CALL, DH, and PBLL for effective language learning.Written for professionals in language education, including educators, curriculum designers and developers, graduate students, publishers, government personnel, and researchers, the book provides theoretical insights and practical applications of CALL, DH, and PBLL.
诗之光
Poems are among the most brilliant innovations of us as humans, a gift inexorably rooted in every bit of our life experiences since we were born. We write poems, we read poems, we spread poems, and we derive great varieties of feelings and thoughts from connecting ourselves to poems. Poems are never the privilege of the few; instead, they are the crystallization of the wisdom of all. This collection of poems, with the title of Muse of Light（诗之光）, is a typical example of how the significance and value of poems can be seen in the sheer and incessant endeavor of some promising poets who, for the time being, may not be remarkably influential. Such poems, either showing pioneering styles of language use, characterized by experimental probes into mental states, or featuring in-depth reflections on the meaning of life, are manifestations of how the poets have been constructing and reconstructing their own identities as the ones to depict, demonstrate, and decipher what poems mean to who they are.The poems selected in this book were all posted on the Wechat platform of Muse of Light and listed in the same order as they were released online. During the translating process, Professor Wu Yongqiang, Dean of the School of Foreign Languages and Literatures of SMU, has provided indispensable support both intellectually and psychologically. The phrase "thank you" is indeed insufficient to express the translators' gratitude for what Ms. Leng Tong and Professor Wu Yongqiang have done for the translation of such beautiful poems.
Life on the Yangtze River
This is a unique collection of works. It is "unique" because it vividly captures the journey of a boat, a family, and a region over nearly a century. Most Chinese people are familiar with the Tang-dynasty poet Zhang Ruoxu's poem, "Spring River in the Flower Moon Night." The setting of this work is the very region where Zhang Ruoxu once found inspiration by the waterside - the intricate waterways of Yangzhou, where the Grand Canal meets the Yangtze River. These essays not only paint a picture of the picturesque scenes we associate with the famous line from Zhang Ruoxu's poem, "In spring the river rises to meet the sea, the bright moon rises with the tide," but also delve into a life of daring on the water, battling fierce winds and waves, and the heart-pounding adventures of those living on the edge, as the saying goes: "Those who live on boats or ride horses are always tempting fate." Likewise, many are familiar with the Beijing opera A Fisherman Kills a Family, and the line, "Early in the morning, crows call as the firewood door is opened." These words call to mind the plight of boatmen from a millennium ago, of their chivalrous deeds, of Xiao En and his daughter Xiao Guiying. Ms. Jiang Xiaping's book Life on the Yangtze River can be characterized as a contemporary Xiao Guiying's symphony of praise for today's Xiao En. She paints a vivid portrait of her father, Jiang Wenlong, known as "the River-Crossing Dragon," a man of honor and bravery, revolutionary in spirit, possessing strict family values - a reincarnation of Xiao En, a hero of the Yangzhou's waterways.
The Last King of Shang, Book 4
This is the 4th book, in Chinese, pinyin and English, of the Last King of Shang series by Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang. The corrupt king of Shang continues his siege of West Qi City. His forces camp outside the city gates and send powerful generals and terrifying sorcerers into battle. All are defeated by the rebel Zhou army led by Jiang Ziya. But then the two sons of the king arrive, tricked by a devious magician into fighting on their evil father's side.This book, the fourth in the series, is based on chapters 51 through 67 of the legendary Chinese novel The Investiture of the Gods. It is a compelling tale of honor, ambition, and divine struggles, with rich storytelling and vivid imagery. This high-stakes saga explores the clash between gods and humans, and the painful dilemmas of those who must choose between loyalty to the king and their own honor.Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang have retold this epic story to make it accessible to Chinese readers of all levels, using a limited vocabulary, simpler sentences, and fewer proper nouns. Each page of Simplified Chinese is also shown in phonetic pinyin. Words not included in the HSK4 list of commonly used words are defined where they first appear. A full English translation and glossary are included in the back of the book. A free audiobook is available on YouTube.Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang are co-authors of dozens of popular books for English-speaking people learning Chinese language and culture, including the 31-volume Journey to the West series, and innovative translations of the Dao De Jing, Art of War, and San Zi Jing. Their books are available at www.imagin8press.com and from most online booksellers.======================A Guide to Different Editions=======================The Last King of Shang books are available in several different formats, depending on what you're looking for. They are listed below. You can also visit www.imagin8press.com, where you will find purchase links for all the books listed here.The Last King of Shang -- in EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified ChineseAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: oversized hardcover ("coffee table" size) and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- audiobook - in spoken ChineseAvailable in: audiobookA series of 6 individual paperbacks, in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebook
A Brief History of the Chinese Language III
As the third volume of a multivolume set on Chinese phonetics, this book examines the phonetical system of Modern Chinese and phonetical changes from Middle Chinese to Modern Chinese.Chinese language history is generally split into three phases: (1) Old Chinese, the form of the Chinese language spoken between the 18th century BCE and the 3rd century CE, (2) Middle Chinese, between the 4th century CE to around the 12th century CE, and (3) Modern Chinese, since the 13th century. This volume studies the phonetical systems of Modern Chinese, including the initials system, vowel final system, nasal final system, entering final system, and tonal system. The author discusses the distinct change of these systems from the period of Middle Chinese to that of Modern Chinese and studies the formation of the standard pronunciation of the common language of the modern Han nation.This comprehensive groundwork on Chinese phonetical history will be a must read for scholars and student studying Chinese language, linguistics, and especially for beginning learners of Modern Chinese phonetics.
A Brief History of the Chinese Language II
As the second volume of a multivolume set on Chinese phonetics, this book examines the phonetical systems of Middle Chinese and phonetical changes from Old Chinese to Middle Chinese.Chinese language history is generally split into three phases: (1) Old Chinese, the form of the Chinese language spoken between the 18th century BCE and the 3rd century CE; (2) Middle Chinese, between the 4th century CE to around the 12th century CE; and (3) Modern Chinese, since the 13th century. This volume studies the phonological system of Middle Chinese, including the initials system, finals system, and tonal system, examining the evolution of these systems from the period of Old Chinese to that of Middle Chinese.This comprehensive groundwork on Chinese phonetical history will be a must read for scholars and students studying Chinese language, linguistics and, especially, for beginning learners of Middle Chinese phonetics.
Superstars
The Tang Dynasty (618 to 907 AD) is considered to be China's Golden Age of Poetry, and My China in Tang Poetry is a personal celebration of the genius of the Tang poets by writer, teacher and translator Susan Wan Dolling. She provides a feast of new translations of the poems, accompanying them with explanations of the meaning and context of each with an unparalleled depth of knowledge and understanding, as well as an enthusiasm that is infectious. To her, the poems are not only the epitome of culture and art, but also a store of stories and images that remains relevant today.Volume One, Superstars, selections from the two giants of Tang poetry, Li Bai, aka Li Po, and Du Fu, aka Tu Fu. These new translations of their poems are arranged thematically, with historical background, allusions, and this translator's readings imbedded into the stories they tell.
Mulan, Woman Warrior
The story of Mulan, the young girl who joins the army to save her family and her country, is at least 1500 years old. Over the centuries, it has inspired dozens of poems, plays, novels, songs, and more recently, graphic novels, TV shows and films. The details of the story vary, but the core is always the same: a young girl living with her family in a small Chinese village learns that the army requires each family to contribute one man to fight invaders from the North. To save her elderly father she disguises herself as a young man and enlists in the army; she excels at fighting, strategy and leadership and rises through the ranks; the war ends successfully; she is recognized as a hero and is offered rewards by the Emperor; she declines the rewards and humbly chooses to return to her family and take up the traditional life of a village woman.This wonderful little book consists of just 30 six-line verses, and lets beginning students enjoy a great story while also learning to read Simplified Chinese. It uses a minimal vocabulary of just 233 words, using fewer than 300 different characters. Proper nouns are underlined, and new words that are not in the HSK3 standard vocabulary are defined on the page where they first appear. Each page of Chinese also contains a pinyin (romanized spelling) version. This gives an assist to beginning readers by letting them sound out the words instead of having to recognize each character in the main text. The pinyin is also useful for looking up word definitions in the glossary. There is an English translation at the end, and a free audiobook is available on the YouTube Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.Jeff Pepper is President and CEO of Imagin8 Press, and has written dozens of books about Chinese language and culture. Over his thirty-five year career he has founded and led several successful computer software firms, including one that became a publicly traded company. He's authored two software related books and was awarded three U.S. software patents.
Learn Chinese Radicals
This is a book to practice the 214 standard Chinese radicals in.In This Book You Will Find: Material for students new to the writing and reading of Chinese characters.A list of the 214 standard Chinese radicals and their variants in both Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters.A page spread that consists of 12 radicals provided in the left column, and 16 writing boxes per row to practice in.Each radical can be written 16 times, across two pages.Blank pages provided for copying.Every radical is provided with its: Pinyin pronunciationMeaning in EnglishNumber of strokesThe list provided is 100% correct, but Chinese radical lists found online can vary due to several factors: Historical Variations: Throughout history, there have been different categorizations and interpretations of radicals, leading to variations in radical lists.Simplification and Standardization: The Chinese writing system has undergone reforms, such as simplification in mainland China and traditional forms in Taiwan and Hong Kong. These reforms may result in different radical lists being used in different regions.Scholarly Interpretations: Different scholars may have different perspectives on which components should be considered radicals, leading to variations in radical lists.Educational Curriculum: Radical lists used in educational materials may be tailored to suit the specific needs of learners or the requirements of the curriculum, resulting in variations.Usage and Frequency: Some lists may prioritize radicals based on their frequency of use or importance in understanding characters, leading to variations depending on the purpose of the list.Overall, the variation in Chinese radical lists reflects the complexity and richness of the Chinese writing system, as well as the diverse perspectives and needs of learners and users.Radicals serve as headers in dictionaries, organizing characters or words. The 214 Kangxi radicals specifically categorize entries in the Kangxi dictionary; they are not universally employed in other dictionaries, unless another dictionary deliberately adopts the same radical set. Consequently, if a smaller dictionary opts not to include some obscure characters found in larger or more comprehensive dictionaries, it may lack the complete set of Kangxi radicals.The Kangxi dictionary, being Traditional Chinese, uses its distinct set of radicals, which differs from those used in Simplified Chinese dictionaries. However, entries in Simplified Chinese dictionaries may still be rooted in the Kangxi dictionary.Radicals, whether Kangxi or otherwise, are essentially arbitrary. They often bear little relation to a character's meaning or pronunciation. Therefore, it's entirely acceptable for a new dictionary publisher to devise their own radical system for character grouping.
Embodied Books
竄We often speak of the body of text, and Darian Goldin Stahl's excellent and timely book deals with sister-inspired texts of the body. Stahl makes the case, beautifully and powerfully, for the value of artists' books to open us up (like a laparotomy) to illness experience.罈 (Paul Crawford, Professor of Health Humanities, University of Nottingham, UK) This book investigates how handmade artists' books excite the senses to communicate lived experiences of illness and disability. The combination of text, image, materials, and form, along with the gesture of turning pages, make artists' books a powerful source of expressive potential. These works of art not only enable patients to create meaning from their medical experiences, but also invite healthcare learners to an uncensored read of critiques on Western medicine. Artists' books are increasingly popular among medical institutions in an age of digital screens because of their intimate handheld, multi-sensory expressions of bodily phenomena that may be difficult or impossible to communicate through words alone. By applying a phenomenological practice of sensing and meaning-making, the author provides step-by-step instructions for creating new artists' books as part of health humanities pedagogies. In this way, Embodied Books serves as a philosophical and pragmatic example of why and how experiencing artists' books in healthcare contexts is so important.
The Perception and Acquisition of Chinese Polysemy
Polysemous lexical items have multiple senses associated with a single form, and these senses are interrelated. Polysemy is a universal and omnipresent phenomenon, providing a robust tool to convey creatively our ideas and thoughts. As a result, polysemy presents challenges for second language (L2) learners. Existing studies on the issue of polysemy in language acquisition often rely on researchers' subjective understandings of the network of meanings around a lexical item or focus on English examples. Yet Chinese lexis exhibits greater polysemy than English and deserves its own examination. This book takes one Chinese polysemous item as an example to explore how native (L1) speakers and L2 learners perceive its multiple senses as well as how these senses are acquired by L2 learners. This book also investigates the predictive strengths of various factors that contribute to the acquisition pattern. A multidisciplinary approach is adopted to achieve these objectives, including methods from cognitive linguistics, psycholinguistics, and corpus linguistics.
Lonely Planet Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary
Lonely Planet's Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary is your handy passport to culturally enriching travels with the most relevant and useful Indian phrases and vocabulary for all your travel needs. Order authentic street food, chat over a game of mah jong and bargain at the market; all with your trusted travel companion. Get More From Your Trip with Easy-to-Find Phrases for Every Travel Situation!Feel at ease with essential tips on culture, manners, idioms and multiple meaningsOrder with confidence, explain food allergies, and try new foods with the menu decoderSave time and hassles with vital phrases at your fingertipsNever get stuck for words with the 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionaryBe prepared for both common and emergency travel situations with practical phrases and terminologyMeet friends with conversation starter phrasesGet your message across with easy-to-use pronunciation guidesInside Lonely Planet's Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary: Full-colour throughoutUser-friendly layout organised by travel scenario categoriesSurvival phrases inside front cover for at-a-glance, on-the-fly cuesConvenient features5 Phrases to Learn Before You Go10 Ways to Start a Sentence10 Phrases to Sound like a LocalListen For - phrases you may hearLook For - phrases you may see on signsShortcuts - easy-to-remember alternatives to the full phrasesQandA - suggested answers to questions askedCoversBasics - time, dates, numbers, amounts, pronunciation, reading tips, grammar rulesPractical - travel with kids, disabled travellers, sightseeing, business, banking, post office, internet, phones, repairs, bargaining, accommodation, directions, border crossing, transportSocial - meeting people, interests, feelings, opinions, going out, romance, culture, activities, weatherSafe Travel - emergencies, police, doctor, chemist, dentist, symptoms, conditionsFood - ordering, at the market, at the bar, dishes, ingredientsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Mandarin Phrasebook and Dictionary, a pocket-sized comprehensive language guide, provides on-the-go language assistance; great for language students and travellers looking to interact with locals and immerse themselves in local culture.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet, a Red Ventures Company, is the world's number one travel guidebook brand. Providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973, Lonely Planet reaches hundreds of millions of travellers each year online and in print and helps them unlock amazing experiences. Visit us at lonelyplanet.com and join our community of followers on Facebook (facebook.com/lonelyplanet), Twitter (@lonelyplanet), Instagram (instagram.com/lonelyplanet), and TikTok (@lonelyplanet).'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' Fairfax Media (Australia)
Transforming Hanzi Pedagogy in the Digital Age: Theory, Research, and Practice
Transforming Hanzi Pedagogy in the Digital Age 电写时代的汉字教学 brings together expert researchers and practitioners to offer a coherent theoretical, empirical, pedagogical, and experiential justification for a shift in pedagogical focus from handwriting to e-writing in L2 Chinese pedagogy.This volume argues for a pedagogy based on the 21st century communicative needs of L2 Chinese users, grounded in empirical research as well as practical and lived experiences. The authors propose an "e-writing as primary" (电写为主，手写为辅) framework for L2 Chinese instruction in the 21st century, a transformational proposal which will fundamentally shift the pedagogical focus of L2 Chinese instruction globally towards more learner-centered, research-informed practice. This volume includes three theoretical foundation chapters, four empirical studies, three descriptions of program-level implementation, and ten expert L2 Chinese user vignettes, which, taken together, offer a thorough introduction to e-writing for the future of L2 Chinese teaching and learning.This book will be informative for Chinese language instructors, researchers, program directors, materials developers, and advanced graduate students in both CFL and CSL contexts worldwide.
Chinese Signs
Highlighting stylistic and rhetorical characteristics, this fully illustrated book explores the written form of Mandarin Chinese in a range of everyday settings. Taking examples from Chinese public writing across a variety of textual genres, such as signs, banners and advertisements, it prepares students for navigating 'real world' Chinese, not only in terms of its linguistic and stylistic characteristics, but also its social and cultural context. Drawing over 500 pictorial examples from the linguistic landscape, it explores the signs from a variety of perspectives, for example by highlighting elements of classical Chinese that are still used in the modern language, showing the most popular rhetorical patterns used in Chinese, and presenting the interactions between both Standard Mandarin and dialect, and Chinese and other languages. Detailed annotations are provided for all signs, in both Chinese and English, to accommodate readers of all proficiency levels in Chinese.
Chinese Signs
Highlighting stylistic and rhetorical characteristics, this fully illustrated book explores the written form of Mandarin Chinese in a range of everyday settings. Taking examples from Chinese public writing across a variety of textual genres, such as signs, banners and advertisements, it prepares students for navigating 'real world' Chinese, not only in terms of its linguistic and stylistic characteristics, but also its social and cultural context. Drawing over 500 pictorial examples from the linguistic landscape, it explores the signs from a variety of perspectives, for example by highlighting elements of classical Chinese that are still used in the modern language, showing the most popular rhetorical patterns used in Chinese, and presenting the interactions between both Standard Mandarin and dialect, and Chinese and other languages. Detailed annotations are provided for all signs, in both Chinese and English, to accommodate readers of all proficiency levels in Chinese.
Learn to Speak Taishanese 1
When is it too late to learn about someone's past? Or even the present?To Amy, a 20-year old college student from San Francisco, life was too busy to wrap her mind around silly questions like this one, until she found out that her grandmother, or Popo in Chinese, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. This memory disorder not only took away Popo's identity, but also her speech abilities, leaving her with the use of only her mother tongue: Taishanese.With Popo's progressive memory loss each day, Amy knew the answer to her question was: tomorrow would be too late. The only way to connect with Popo again was by building a bridge between them. Learning Taishanese was that bridge.In this book, you will join Amy's journey to reconnect with her grandma using Taishanese in San Francisco's Chinatown. From having dim sum to describing her favorite pastimes, Amy will teach you everything you need to know to master basic conversational Taishanese.
The Chance and the Temptation
In addition to the brighter side, there are always obscure and eccentric people and things in a city. This phenomenon is especially true of Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, with beauty and ugliness, opportunities, and temptations. This book narrates stories of the people and events encountered by an Uber driver in Los Angeles. Through this driver's contacts and conversations with various people, this book reveals aspects of the nightlife in the City of Angels, revealing unknown lives in a presentation of human nature at multiple times and places, and at the same time, integrates the author's comparison and analysis of cultural differences between China and the United States. The book has various characters, including teenagers, adults, ordinary citizens, homeless people, and prostitutes. They have incredible stories, significant confrontations, and thought-provoking displays of human nature. Different individuals in each chapter bring out unique stories. These are described and narrated in detail to envision various forms of friendship, morality, and sexual relations. The author does not expose the dark side of life from the perspective of curiosity, nor has he worn tinted glasses to judge absurdity. It explores the diversity of human nature, desire, and the inevitability of their existence by presenting various forms of living and lifestyles. There is always ignorance and evil in society in an era of highly civilized science and technology. Life is full of opportunities, which are bound to be accompanied by temptation. It is real life.
Basic Written Chinese
Move From Complete Beginner Level to Basic Proficiency with this beginning-level course in written Chinese that employs a revolutionary new method designed to have you quickly reading and writing simple, connected Chinese sentences. Along with its sister book Basic Spoken Chinese and their accompanying workbooks, Basic Written Chinese offers a complete introductory course to the written Chinese language. As a native English speaker, working hard to learn Chinese characters is not enough; you have to work smart to learn this very different language efficiently. No matter why you've chosen to learn Chinese--for business, travel, cultural studies or another goal--the Basic Chinese approach of two separate but integrated tracks in spoken and written Chinese will help you learn this language most efficiently and successfully. Basic Written Chinese is designed so it can be used in a class with an instructor or by independent learners working on their own. Basic Written Chinese systematically introduces 288 of the highest frequency characters (in both their simplified and traditional forms) and over 700 common words written with them in context in sentences and a variety of reading passages to help you master basic Chinese reading and writing. This method will greatly improve your abilities to read Chinese and write Chinese The structure of each new character is explained in detail to make the learning of characters easier, and "look-alike" characters are compared and contrasted. Many lessons include character differentiation drills and some lessons include realia such as name cards, street signs, or email messages. Each lesson introduces 6 new characters and a number of words that are written using them. By dividing the leaning into small tasks, you maintain a sense of accomplishment rather than getting bogged down. You'll experience both printed and handwritten forms of characters, as well as several different printed fonts.The accompanying online media kit includes: Over 6 hours of audio by several native Mandarin speakers. Recordings of all reading selections. Recordings of all new characters and new vocabulary.Available separately, Basic Written Chinese Practice Essentials is the companion workbook for Basic Written Chinese. This practical guide includes a broad range of drills and exercises designed to dramatically enhance your proficiency in reading and writing Chinese. While designed for use with the companion textbook, it can be used together with any Chinese textbook or teaching program to hone your Chinese reading and writing language skills. All media content is accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.
Online Chinese Learning
Online Chinese Learning aims to investigate the types of language learning strategies (LLSs) that online Chinese learners use across asynchronous and synchronous learning environments in different learning contexts.This book examines how the use of language learning strategies by online Chinese learners is influenced by the interactants; the characteristics of the specific learning context; and selected individual learner characteristics. This book will provide: (1) new and detailed information about students' LLS use in online Chinese learning; (2) insights into how individual students adopt LLSs and technological tools to solve learning problems in various learning contexts; (3) an exploration of factors influencing LLS use; and (4) recommendations regarding LLS adoption, use, and training.This book will be a valuable resource for university instructors in languages, language teaching methods, and second language acquisition, as well as researchers in languages, linguistics, and language learning and teaching.
Using Chinese Classics for Intercultural Communicative Competence
Using Chinese Classics for Intercultural Communicative Competence presents new strategies and tools for integrating Mandarin language teaching with fostering intercultural competencies through contemporary, global lenses on Chinese classic texts.Chinese classic texts are canonical works in Chinese culture published before 1911. They offer a window into deeply held cultural values which learners of the Chinese language would benefit from studying to facilitate meaningful intercultural dialogues. With chapters covering classic Chinese texts, such as Journey to the West, Dream of the Red Chamber, and The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this book will demonstrate the value, importance, and feasibility of teaching Chinese classic works for ICC development in the Chinese world language classroom, and equip teachers with carefully planned, classroom-tested lesson models that demonstrate the innovative, integrative models advocated in this book.This book will be valuable for pre- and in-service Mandarin Chinese teachers across various institutional settings at different levels, looking for ready materials and professional development resources. The book can also be used as core material for teacher training programs.
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook, third edition, is a book of exercises and language tasks to facilitate practice and reinforce language use.
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, third edition, is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.
Chinese Sociolinguistics
Chinese Sociolinguistics examines the ways in which language contributes to shaping social, cultural, and ethnic identities in Greater China. This book is the first textbook to be exclusively devoted to the issues of language, society, and identity in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and overseas Chinese communities (the Greater China). The book includes topics on the role of language in Chinese culture; the linguistic indexing of socioeconomic class; dialects and regional language variation; the impacts of state policies; linguistic borrowings; bilingualism and bicultural identity; and language shift and attrition. The emergence of new forms of language as influenced by modern technologies and possible future developments is also discussed in this book. This book will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in Chinese sociolinguistics, particularly with a focus on language, identity, and society in Greater China. This book will also be of interest to members of the Chinese Language Teachers Association and the American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Languages of Science Between Western and Eastern Civilizations
From the 17th century onwards, in a context of increasingly intense trade and diplomatic contacts, the exchange of scientific ideas became a key element in the encounters between the European world and the cultures of the Far East. This volume investigates the ways in which scientific knowledge was transferred and disseminated to new audiences, whose cultural background was very different from that in which such knowledge had originally developed. A vital role in this process was played by the Jesuit mission in China, whose members included intellectuals with a keen interest in cross-cultural comparison. The study of the local languages enabled the transfer of knowledge in both directions, through translations of existing texts and the production of new ones for both Chinese and European audiences. The papers in the volume, authored by specialists in various fields of cultural studies, highlight the intellectual effort and strategies by which scientific works were made available and understandable beyond cultural differences. The volume will be welcome to those interested not only in cultural interactions between Europe and the Far East, but also in translation studies, particularly in the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
HSK Vocabulary Dictionary Level 1-6
The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is an international standardized exam that focuses on assessing the ability of non-native Chinese speakers to use Chinese for communication in daily life, study, and work.The exam has different levels: HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4), HSK (Level 5), and HSK (Level 6). - HSK (Level 1) assesses candidates who can understand and use very simple Chinese words and sentences and have the ability to further study Chinese.- HSK (Level 2) candidates can engage in simple and direct communication on common topics in daily life using Chinese.- HSK (Level 3) candidates can complete basic communication tasks in life, study, work, etc., using Chinese.- HSK (Level 4) candidates can communicate on relatively complex topics in a more standardized and appropriate manner using Chinese.- HSK (Level 5) candidates can discuss, evaluate, and express opinions on more abstract or professional topics in Chinese and can handle various communication tasks relatively easily.- HSK (Level 6) candidates can adeptly engage in various social communication activities in Chinese, with a proficiency level approaching that of a native Chinese speaker.This book contains 148 Level 1 vocabulary words, 146 Level 2 vocabulary words, 298 Level 3 vocabulary words, 585 Level 4 vocabulary words, 1310 Level 5 vocabulary words, and 2513 Level 6 vocabulary words. A total of 5000 Chinese vocabulary words.
HSK 4 Vocabulary Writing Practice Workbook with Stroke Order and Pinyin
Understanding the strokes of Chinese characters is fundamentally important in learning the language. Each stroke in a character contributes to its structure and meaning. Knowing the stroke order helps in writing characters correctly and efficiently, as it follows a specific sequence that creates a flow in writing. Additionally, stroke order aids in recognizing and distinguishing similar-looking characters, improving overall character recognition and writing fluency. It's akin to learning the alphabet in other languages; mastering stroke order sets a strong foundation for character writing and comprehension in Chinese.This book is suitable for HSK Level 4 students to practice Chinese characters. It includes all the vocabulary required for the HSK Level 4 exam. The book provides vocabulary lists with English explanations and presents the pronunciation and stroke order for each Chinese character, making it ideal for beginners.
Journaling in Chinese
This journal was created to motivate and help you improve your written language skills by journaling in Cantonese, Mandarin, Taishanese, or even English. Each day's question and prompt are provided with Chinese translations, phrases, and phonetic guides. Simply turn to today's date and start journaling in the language you are working on! As the year goes by, you will notice how much your writing skills improve. Enjoy the process of documenting your day and see your progress at the end of the year!
Remaking a Global Cantonese Community with Television and Social Media
Cantonese (Jyut Jyu) is a language prevailing in the Guangdong province of China, Hong Kong, Macau, and ethnic Chinese groups in Southeast Asia and North America. It evolves with the engagements of the authoritarian government and globalization over time. Cantonese in China is special because it remains strong under the constant suppression from the administration and the continual interactions between the natives and migrants. However, the concern about Cantonese dying among the natives has been increasing in recent years. The speaking population, the imposed language policy, and the economy at least determine Cantonese's life. In particular, the economy is also a window to examine the central-local relations in China due to the leading roles of the Pearl River Delta, Hong Kong, and Macau in China's economic growth. Therefore, the struggles of local language between the younger generation and the Communist Party via the Internet are exposed. The book intends to explore the rising of a potential language community around the globe that speaks Cantonese by analyzing the usage and images of Cantonese of a popular TV show on YouTube, discussion groups on Baidu Tieba and Facebook, and talk shows on Bilibili with content analysis, interviews, and cases studies. Through this research, the relations between language and collective identity will be presented in an innovative way."Remaking a Global Cantonese Community with Television and Social Media" has something to offer everyone, regardless of age or background. For those residing in mainland China, it's a journey back in time. Older Cantonese speakers will reminisce about their childhood, with memories of delicious Cantonese food, playful children's songs, and cherished customs. Even those who aren't native Cantonese speakers will recall the Cantonese TV shows, movies, and music that colored their youth. Younger readers will find familiar elements in the short videos they currently enjoy. For language preservation advocates, this book sheds light on Cantonese speakers' efforts to protect their native language and the challenges they face. For readers outside of mainland China, it offers insights into the country's internal changing landscape, especially grassroots practices and identities. By blending the disciplines of linguistics, political science, and communication, this book provides a broad perspective on how language is intertwined with our sense of belonging.
The Translator’s Mirror for the Romantic
The Translator's Mirror for the Romantic: Cao Xueqin's Dream and David Hawkes' Stone is a book that uses precious primary sources to decipher a master translator's art in Stone, a brilliant English translation of the most famous Chinese classic novel Dream. This book demonstrates a bilingual close reading which sheds light on both the original and its translation. By dividing the process of translation into reading, writing, and revising, and involving the various aspects of Sinological research, textual criticism, recreation, and literary allusions, this book ventures to emphasise the idea of translation as a dialogue between the original and the translated text, between the translator and his former self, and a learning process both for the translator and the reader of his translation. Any student of Chinese language and literature, or Chinese-English translation, will benefit from this book; for students and scholars who want to study David Hawkes and his Stone, this book is an indispensable aid. Readers will be interested to see how a non-theoretical analysis could be used to evaluate this translation, for it makes an extremely important and useful contribution to this subject.
Western Mandarin; or, The Spoken Language of Western China
This book is a comprehensive guide to the Western Mandarin language as spoken in Western China. It includes a detailed syllabic and English index, making it an ideal resource for students and travelers alike. Adam Grainger's clear and concise explanations of grammar and vocabulary make this an essential guide to mastering the language.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Vocabulary With Colloquial Phrases of the Canton Dialect
Looking to learn the Cantonese dialect? Look no further than this comprehensive vocabulary guide by Samuel William Bonney. With over 2000 phrases and expressions, including colloquialisms and slang, this book is the perfect starting point for anyone seeking to communicate effectively in Cantonese.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Syllabary of the Shanghai Vernacular. Prepared and Published by the Shanghai Christian Vernacular Society
This fascinating book is a guide to the Shanghai vernacular, a dialect of Chinese that was widely spoken in Shanghai and the surrounding areas in the early 20th century. It includes a pronunciation guide, grammar rules, and a glossary of commonly used words and phrases.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Dictionary Of The Hok-keen Dialect Of The Chinese Language ... Accompanied By A Short Historical And Statistical Account Of Hokkeen (etc.)
Written by noted British Sinologist W. H. Medhurst, this comprehensive dictionary is an invaluable resource for scholars working with the Hok-keen dialect of Chinese.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Short Course of Primary Lessons in Mandarin
Originally published in 1883, this book provides a simple and practical introduction to the Mandarin language for English-speaking learners. It covers the basics of grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary, and includes exercises and sample conversations to help you practice your skills. A valuable resource for anyone interested in learning Mandarin.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
English and Chinese Lessons
Originally published in 1876, this book is a primer on the basics of both English and Mandarin Chinese. It provides simple explanations of grammar and syntax, and includes exercises and vocabulary lists, making it ideal for beginners and those looking to brush up on their language skills.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Last King of Shang, Book 2
This is the 2nd book, in Chinese, pinyin and English, of the Last King of Shang series by Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang. In ancient China, the Shang kingdom descends into chaos as Daji, the beautiful thousand year old fox spirit, bewitches the king. Opposing him, the brilliant strategist Jiang Ziya navigates political intrigue and divine machinations to protect the kingdom. Mortals and immortals intertwine in alliances, betrayals, and sacrifice, as they grapple with fate, love, and the power of destiny. This book, the second in the series, is based on chapters 18 through 34 of The Investiture of the Gods. It is a compelling tale of honor, ambition, and divine struggles, with rich storytelling and vivid imagery. This high-stakes saga explores the clash between gods and humans, and the trials of those who must choose between loyalty to the king and their own honor.Best-selling authors Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang have retold this epic story to make it accessible to Chinese readers of all levels, using a limited vocabulary, simpler sentences, and fewer proper nouns. Each page of Chinese is also shown in phonetic pinyin. Words not included in the HSK4 list of commonly used words are defined where they first appear. A full English translation and glossary are included in the back of the book. A free audiobook is available on YouTube.Jeff Pepper and Xiao Hui Wang are co-authors of dozens of popular books for English-speaking people learning Chinese language and culture, including the 31-volume Journey to the West series, and innovative translations of the Dao De Jing, Art of War, and San Zi Jing. Their books are available at www.imagin8press.com and from most online booksellers.======================A Guide to Different Editions=======================The Last King of Shang books are available in several different formats, depending on what you're looking for. They are listed below. You can also visit www.imagin8press.com, where you will find purchase links for all the books listed here.The Last King of Shang -- in EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified ChineseAvailable in: paperback and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: oversized hardcover ("coffee table" size) and ebookThe Last King of Shang -- audiobook - in spoken ChineseAvailable in: audiobookA series of 6 individual paperbacks, in Simplified Chinese, pinyin and EnglishAvailable in: paperback and ebook
Fundamental Structures of the Chinese Language
Fundamental Structures of the Chinese Language is an exceptional resource for understanding how Chinese grammar functions in natural discourse.
Astronomy, Calendar, and Science in Imperial China
Presented within this book are a series of insightful textual case studies that delve into the realm of "calendro-astronomy" during the span of 250 B.C. to A.D. 250. Through a comprehensive exploration of various sources, this work uncovers a multifaceted understanding of the astral sciences, particularly focusing on calendrics, eclipses, and planetary astronomy. By meticulously balancing transmitted knowledge with excavated materials, the author sheds light on the technical knowledge of the era, its modes of production and consumption, as well as its dissemination beyond the confines of elite courtly settings.Three primary elements shape the narrative: (1) the elucidation of a silk manuscript titled "Wuxing zhan" from 168 B.C., providing insights into military planetary astronomy and astrology; (2) the examination of calendars and state li manuals obtained through archaeological endeavors; and (3) an in-depth exploration of the records within the "Jin shu" from A.D. 648, which chronicle the discourse surrounding a failed li reform attempt in A.D. 226. By embracing these distinct facets, the book showcases a rich array of astral sciences, highlighting variations in genre, social context, and epistemology across mathematical astronomy, hemerology, and omenology. The intricate processes of knowledge transfer and integration between these disciplines are also rigorously explored.
El Int矇rprete Chino
Designed to help Spanish-speaking individuals learn Mandarin, El Int矇rprete Chino presents a comprehensive collection of useful phrases. Author Jos矇 de Aguilar provides simple yet powerful explanations and analyses of these phrases, ensuring that readers can start speaking effectively in no time. This book is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to learn the official language of China.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
(Y羹 Yen Tzu Erh Chi), a Progressive Course Designed to Assist the Student of Colloquial Chinese as Spoken in the Capital and the Metropolitan Department; Volume 3
This book is a comprehensive textbook for learning colloquial Chinese as it is spoken in the capital and the metropolitan areas of China. It includes exercises, vocabulary lists, and dialogues to help students develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. This edition is an essential resource for anyone looking to learn Chinese.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Syllabary of the Shanghai Vernacular. Prepared and Published by the Shanghai Christian Vernacular Society
This fascinating book is a guide to the Shanghai vernacular, a dialect of Chinese that was widely spoken in Shanghai and the surrounding areas in the early 20th century. It includes a pronunciation guide, grammar rules, and a glossary of commonly used words and phrases.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
An Account of the Structure of Chinese Characters Under 300 Primary Forms
This study of Chinese characters was written by John Chalmers, a linguist and missionary who spent many years in China. Chalmers provides a detailed analysis of the structure and evolution of Chinese characters, focusing on 300 primary forms and their phonetic variations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
A Dictionary Of The Hok-keen Dialect Of The Chinese Language ... Accompanied By A Short Historical And Statistical Account Of Hokkeen (etc.)
Written by noted British Sinologist W. H. Medhurst, this comprehensive dictionary is an invaluable resource for scholars working with the Hok-keen dialect of Chinese.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Phrases in the Canton Colloquial Dialect
Originally published in 1873, this book is a guide to the Cantonese dialect of Chinese, featuring common phrases grouped by the number of Chinese characters in each phrase. It includes an English translation of each phrase, and notes on pronunciation and usage. It remains a valuable resource for those learning Cantonese and for scholars of Chinese linguistics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
