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Explore a landmark in Chinese linguistics with this four-volume set from Routledge. For the first time, this collection provides an English translation of the classic work by Wang Li, one of the most distinguished linguists in the field. This set offers a deep look into the linguistic patterns of modern Chinese grammar through a unique lens. By utilizing a corpus based on two classic Chinese novels, the text examines syntax and lexis in detail. It also explores how Western influences have shaped modern Chinese. This groundbreaking work helps readers understand the specific linguistic qualities of the Chinese language by comparing them to Indo-European languages. Whether you are a student of linguistics or a scholar of Chinese language and culture, this set provides an essential foundation for understanding the structural development and unique characteristics of modern Chinese grammar.

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Complete four-volume set providing the first English translation of this Chinese linguistics classic.

Authored by Wang Li, a highly distinguished figure in the field of Chinese linguistics.

Based on a detailed corpus of two classic Chinese novels to describe linguistic patterns.

Comprehensive coverage of modern Chinese grammar including syntax and lexis.

Examines the specific ways Western influence has shaped modern Chinese grammar.

Highlights unique linguistic qualities of Chinese by contrasting them with Indo-European languages.

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27 May 2024
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