Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar

Chinese: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to Chinese grammar which presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Chinese.

The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Chinese grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language and provides full and clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Chinese as used by present-day native speakers. An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require.

The new edition features a revised and expanded chapter on prosody (Prosody and Syntax), as well as four completely new chapters:

¿ Morphology and Syntax (I) looks at Chinese word formation

¿ Morphology and Syntax (II) explores the interaction between words, expressions and sentences

¿ Intralingual Transpositions reviews the possible conversions betwee