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The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters (Paperback)

by JD McCawley (Author)
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  • Paperback: 248 pages
  • Publisher: Chicago University Press (4 May 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0226555925
  • ISBN-13: 978-0226555928
  • Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.5 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 146,631 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters, James D. McCawley offers readers a guide to deciphering the mysteries of Chinese menus and the opportunity to enjoy new eating experiences. An accessible primer as well as a handy reference, the book shows how Chinese characters are written and referred to, both in script and in type. McCawley provides a guide to pronunciation and includes helpful exercises so users can practice ordering. His novel system of arranging the extensive glossary - which ranges from basics such as "rice" and "fish" to exotica like "Buddha Jumps Wall" - enables even the beginner to find characters quickly and surely. He also includes the nonstandard forms of characters that often turn up on menus. With this guide in hand, then, English speakers hold the key to a world of tantalizing - and otherwise unavailable - Chinese dishes.


About the Author

James D. McCawley (1938-99) was the Andrew MacLeish Distinguished Service Professor of Linguistics and East Asian Languages at the University of Chicago.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Traditional characters only, 14 Sep 2009
Review title says it all really. The book contains some interesting information, but since it only uses traditional characters, it is less useful for people going to PR China.
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