Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide (Modern Grammars)

The Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar is an innovative reference guide that provides a comprehensive understanding of Mandarin Chinese grammar, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.

With its unique approach, this grammar book covers all aspects of the language, including phrase order, nouns, verbs, and language functions such as communication strategies, making comparisons, giving and seeking information, expressing apologies, regrets, and sympathies. The book is divided into two parts: Part A covers traditional grammatical categories, while Part B focuses on language functions and notions.

The two parts are closely linked by extensive cross-references, providing a grammatical and functional perspective on many patterns. The Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar features: * Examples given in simplified characters, traditional characters, and romanization (pinyin) * Clear explanations and accessible descriptions * Particular attention to areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese * Implementing feedback from users of the first edition, this second edition has been revised throughout to offer expanded explanations, examples, cross-referencing, and indexing, as well as brand new chapters on aspect, resultative verbs, directional verbs, and "ba" sentences. This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels, from elementary to advanced.

No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed, and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided.

The Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar is accompanied by the Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook (available for separate purchase), which features related exercises and activities.