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Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar

Steven Matthews

4.5/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 448

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: November 17, 1994

ISBN: 041508945X

ISBN 13: 9780415089456

Cantonese: A Comprehensive Grammar

Steven Matthews

4.5/5 ( ratings)

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.

Language: English

Pages: 448

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Routledge

Release: November 17, 1994

ISBN: 041508945X

ISBN 13: 9780415089456

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