A Grammar of Colloquial Chinese, as Exhibited in the Shanghai Dialect by Edkins

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Edkins, Joseph, 1823-1905 Edkins, Joseph, 1823-1905
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"A Grammar of Colloquial Chinese, as Exhibited in the Shanghai Dialect" by J. Edkins is a linguistic study of the Shanghai dialect, written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a comprehensive grammar guide aimed at elucidating the intricacies of colloquial Chinese in a specific regional context. The book addresses aspects such as phonetics...
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The opening of the text includes a preface that places Edkins' work within the context of previous studies on Chinese grammar, noting the deficiencies in order and clarity found in the works of earlier grammarians. Edkins asserts his intention to provide a systematic examination of the Shanghai dialect to aid in the understanding and study of colloquial Chinese, particularly as its unique features had been overlooked in broader discussions of the language. He acknowledges the support of contemporary scholars and emphasizes the importance of categorizing sounds and tones specific to Shanghai, thereby laying the groundwork for a detailed and structured exploration of the dialect's grammatical principles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Sandra Lewis
4 months ago

Initially overlooked, this book the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. Worth every second of your time.

Melissa Taylor
3 months ago

Reading this felt refreshing because the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. This left a lasting impression on me.

Joseph Mitchell
1 month ago

I approached this with curiosity because the structure supports both quick reading and deep study. Worth every second of your time.

Matthew Flores
1 week ago

This quickly became one of those books where the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. A solid resource I will return to often.

Thomas Adams
1 month ago

If you enjoy this genre, it challenges the reader's perspective in the most intellectual way. A valuable addition to my digital library.

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4.5 out of 5 (13 User reviews )

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