Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar by Stephen Matthews

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Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar by Stephen Matthews

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Part of Routledge Comprehensive Grammars series

Summary

A reference guide to Cantonese as spoken by native speakers in Hong Kong. This text is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Cantonese grammar. Features include a comprehensive pronunciation section and examples from films, advertising and authentic conversations.

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Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar by Stephen Matthews

Matthews and Yip present a fresh and accessible description of the contemporary language. The book is organised by both syntactic categories and language functions, providing comprehensive treatment of grammatical structures and paying special attention to idiom and speech registers. Grammatical points are illustrated by authentic examples from films, advertising and conversation in Hong Kong. An extensive index, numbered paragraphs and generous use of cross references provide readers with easy access to the information they require. This grammar will be the standard reference for years to come.

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ISBN 13 9780415089456
ISBN 10 041508945X
Title Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar
Author Stephen Matthews
Series Routledge Comprehensive Grammars
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1994-10-20
Number of pages 448
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.