A Cultural History Of The Chinese Language
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A Cultural History Of The Chinese Language
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Author : Sharron Gu
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2011-12-22
A Cultural History Of The Chinese Language written by Sharron Gu and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-22 with Literary Criticism categories.
Chinese, one of the oldest active languages, evolved over 5,000 years. As such, it makes for a fascinating case study in the development of language. This cultural history of Chinese demonstrates that the language grew and responded to its music and visual expression in a manner very similar to contemporary English and other Western languages. Within Chinese cultural history lie the answers to numerous questions that have haunted scholars for decades: How does language relate to worldview? What would happen to law after its language loses absolute binding power? How do music, visual, and theatrical images influence literature? By presenting Chinese not as a system of signs but as the history of a community, this study shows how language has expanded the scope of Chinese imagination and offers a glimpse into the future of younger languages throughout the world.
Speaking Of Chinese
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Author : Raymond Chang
language : en
Publisher: Paw Prints
Release Date : 2008-08-11
Speaking Of Chinese written by Raymond Chang and has been published by Paw Prints this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-08-11 with categories.
Explores the richness, continuity, development, and uniqueness of the Chinese language and the meanings of its strokes in addition to noting its limitations when applied to Western science and technology.
A History Of The Chinese Language
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Author : Hongyuan Dong
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-04-16
A History Of The Chinese Language written by Hongyuan Dong and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its proto Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of Chinese language development, covering crucial aspects such as phonology, syntax and semantics. Features include: Coverage of the key historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese and Modern Standard Chinese Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, Chinese characters and Modern Chinese dialects Inclusion of many authentic Chinese legends and texts throughout the book, presented through a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up strong critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, anthropology, history and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language Helpful appendices to aid students with no prior knowledge of linguistics or the Chinese language Companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/dong offering a wealth of supplementary resources such as additional exercises, answer keys and audio recordings of the sounds of Middle and Old Chinese. Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for beginning students of Chinese Language and Linguistics and for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.
Introduction To Chinese Culture
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Author : Guobin Xu
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2018-03-28
Introduction To Chinese Culture written by Guobin Xu and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-28 with History categories.
Promoting cultural understanding in a globalized world, this text is a key tool for students interested in understanding the fundamentals of Chinese culture. Written by a team of experts in their fields, it offers a comprehensive and detailed introduction to Chinese culture and addresses the fundamentals of Chinese cultural and social development. It notably considers Chinese traditional culture, medicine, arts and crafts, folk customs, rituals and etiquette, and is a key read for scholars and students in Chinese Culture, History and Language.
Speaking Of Chinese
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Author : Raymond Chang
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2001
Speaking Of Chinese written by Raymond Chang and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Foreign Language Study categories.
"This pleasant, unpretentious account [is] a small stream leading to the ocean of the culture of China."--Scientific American
The Straits Chinese
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Author : Joo Ee Khoo
language : en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date : 1996
The Straits Chinese written by Joo Ee Khoo and has been published by University of Washington Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Art categories.
Geschiedenis van Chinese kooplieden die zich vestigden in Maleisie aan de Straat van Malakka
A Cultural History Of Civil Examinations In Late Imperial China
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Author : Benjamin A. Elman
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 2000-03-22
A Cultural History Of Civil Examinations In Late Imperial China written by Benjamin A. Elman and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-22 with History categories.
In this multidimensional analysis, Benjamin A. Elman uses over a thousand newly available examination records from the Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing dynasties, 1315-1904, to explore the social, political, and cultural dimensions of the civil examination system, one of the most important institutions in Chinese history. For over five hundred years, the most important positions within the dynastic government were usually filled through these difficult examinations, and every other year some one to two million people from all levels of society attempted them. Covering the late imperial system from its inception to its demise, Elman revises our previous understanding of how the system actually worked, including its political and cultural machinery, the unforeseen consequences when it was unceremoniously scrapped by modernist reformers, and its long-term historical legacy. He argues that the Ming-Ch'ing civil examinations from 1370 to 1904 represented a substantial break with T'ang-Sung dynasty literary examinations from 650 to 1250. Late imperial examinations also made "Tao Learning," Neo-Confucian learning, the dynastic orthodoxy in official life and in literati culture. The intersections between elite social life, popular culture, and religion that are also considered reveal the full scope of the examination process throughout the late empire.
Early China
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Author : Li Feng
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-12-30
Early China written by Li Feng and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-30 with History categories.
A critical new interpretation of the early history of Chinese civilization based on the most recent scholarship and archaeological discoveries.
Warp And Weft
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Author : Keekok Lee
language : en
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Release Date : 2008
Warp And Weft written by Keekok Lee and has been published by Strategic Book Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This book attempts to deconstruct certain key clusters of Chinese characters and words to make them yield fascinating tales about the country's culture and history.
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Author : 王双双
language : en
Publisher: Cengage Learning Asia
Release Date : 2008
written by 王双双 and has been published by Cengage Learning Asia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with China categories.