Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar (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 two-part structure, Part A covers traditional grammatical categories while Part B focuses on language functions and notions such as communication strategies, making comparisons, giving and seeking information, expressing apologies, regrets, and sympathies.

The authors have extensive knowledge of the language and have revised the second edition to offer expanded explanations, examples, cross-referencing, and indexing, including brand new chapters on aspect, resultative verbs, directional verbs, and "ba" sentences.

This is an ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels, from elementary to advanced, with clear explanations and accessible descriptions.

The product includes a glossary of grammatical terms for easy understanding and is accompanied by the Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook (available separately) featuring related exercises and activities.