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  • Paperback: 713 pages
  • Publisher: University of California Press; New Ed edition (1 Jul 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0520066103
  • ISBN-13: 978-0520066106
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Reference, 4 Jun 2006
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Contrary to the previous reviewer I find this book extremely helpful, though it will not be to everyone's taste. It is not a course book rather a reference (as the title indicates). The book is aimed both at linguists (I am not one) and mandarin language students (which I am). The explanations in the book are made in terms of the linguistic categories, and as such they are made more clearly than in books that shy away from linguistic terminology. In every case plenty of examples (and counter-examples) are provided. Readers unfamiliar or uncomfortable with such terminology will not like this book however.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Confusing and Too Academic, 17 Jul 1998
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I must say I was very disappointed with this weighty tome on Chinese grammar. It's authors insisted on quoting every previouse Chinese grammatician to such an extent that it proved difficult to read between the lines. Granted they try to cover a very difficult subject but the inclusion of 'wrong grammar' examples only further added to the confusion as I tried to read this. I am sure there is some useful information to be gained form this book, but be warned you will need a lot of patience. This is something I have not!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Mandarin Chinese review, 3 Nov 2009
Helpful for intermediate or advanced students. Only Pinyin, no Chinese characters are used, so be sure you have a complete dictionary by side if you want to improve your writing skills. Complete book with many examples.
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