Chinese: An Essential Grammar

by Yip Po-Ching, Don Rimmington

This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese grammar.

Jargon free, it presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar 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.

It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
Features include:

a new chapter on paragraph development

Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanization, alongside all examples

literal and colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points

detailed contents list and index for easy access to information

a glossary of grammatical terms.

Genres: Language, China, Reference

240 pages, Paperback

First published December 5, 1996

Reviews

[Tuan Do]

I gave it a 5 stars for clear and concise representation of modern Chinese grammar. The book meticulously addressed some difficult aspects of Chinese, including ba and bèi constructions. A must-have for people who has an intermediate command over Mandarin, and want to dig deeper into the language structure. Not a recommendation for beginners.

[Jin Kok]

Awesome book, it covers from how Mandarin speakers classify things, and correct usage of words that is not compatible with English. Highly informative book. Excellent for non-Mandarin speakers: beginner to advance.