The Sounds Of Mandarin
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The Sounds Of Mandarin
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Author : Janet Y. Chen
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2023-07-11
The Sounds Of Mandarin written by Janet Y. Chen and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-11 with History categories.
Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world today. In China, a country with a vast array of regional and local vernaculars, how was this “common language” forged? How did people learn to speak Mandarin? And what does a focus on speech instead of script reveal about Chinese language and history? This book traces the surprising social history of China’s spoken standard, from its creation as the national language of the early Republic in 1913 to its journey into postwar Taiwan to its reconfiguration as the common language of the People’s Republic after 1949. Janet Y. Chen examines the process of linguistic change from multiple perspectives, emphasizing the experiences of ordinary people. After the fall of the Qing dynasty, a chorus of influential elites promoted the goal of a strong China speaking in one unified voice. Chen explores how this vision fared in practice, showing the complexities of transforming an ideological aspiration into spoken reality. She tracks linguistic change in schools, rural areas, and urban life against the backdrop of war and revolution. The Sounds of Mandarin draws on a novel aural archive of early twentieth-century sound technology, including phonograph recordings, films, and radio broadcasts. Following the uneven trajectory of standard speech, this book sheds new light on the histories of language, nationalism, and identity in China and Taiwan.
The Sounds Of Chinese With Audio Cd
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Author : Yen-Hwei Lin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2007-10-18
The Sounds Of Chinese With Audio Cd written by Yen-Hwei Lin 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 2007-10-18 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This accessible textbook provides a clear introduction to the sounds of Standard Chinese, designed for English-speaking students with no prior knowledge of linguistics. It explains from scratch the fundamentals of articulatory phonetics (the study of how speech sounds are produced) and phonology (the study of sound systems), and clearly applies them to the phonetic and phonological properties of Chinese. Topics covered include consonants, vowels, syllable structure, tone, stress, intonation, loan words and different varieties of Standard Chinese. Clear comparisons with English sounds are given wherever relevant, along with practical pronunciation advice. All the sounds described are demonstrated by native speakers in a set of web-based audio files, and over fifty graded exercises are provided, encouraging students to put their knowledge into practice. Building a solid understanding of how Chinese sounds work, this text will be invaluable to students of Chinese wishing to improve their pronunciation, their teachers, and students of Chinese linguistics.
An Outline Of Mandarin Phonetics
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Author : Francis D. M. Dow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1970
An Outline Of Mandarin Phonetics written by Francis D. M. Dow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1970 with Chinese language categories.
First Mandarin Sounds
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Author : Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10
First Mandarin Sounds written by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10 with categories.
Sound Systems Of Mandarin Chinese And English
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Author : Tsung Chin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Sound Systems Of Mandarin Chinese And English written by Tsung Chin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Chinese language categories.
Singing In Mandarin
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Author : Katherine Chu
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date : 2020-11-30
Singing In Mandarin written by Katherine Chu and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-30 with Music categories.
Access audio files at:https://soundcloud.com/k-chu-j-petrus/sets/singing-in-mandarin-recorded The success of Chinese artists internationally across many art forms has focused the world's attention on the developing cultural phenomenon in China, an emerging stage for the vocal arts. As one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, Mandarin is poised to become the next addition to lyric languages. Singing in Mandarin: A Guide to Chinese Lyric Diction and Vocal Repertoire is a comprehensive guide to unlocking the mysteries of Chinese contemporary vocal literature. In part one, Chu and Petrus focus on diction and language, providing detailed descriptions and exercises for creating the sounds of the language. They take a uniquely systematic approach, fusing together best practices from international music conservatories for diction study, with those for Chinese language learning. Part two outlines the historical context of Chinese vocal literature, chronicling the development of the language and its repertoire over the last one hundred years. Audio files narrated by native speakers demonstrating the sounds are also included. Singing in Mandarin provides guidance for both novices and those with previous experience singing or speaking Mandarin and is the first book of its kind to help bring the fascinating and previously inaccessible treasure of Chinese vocal music to Western audiences.
First Mandarin Sounds
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Author : Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-03-17
First Mandarin Sounds written by Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-17 with categories.
First Mandarin Sounds An Awesome Chinese Word Book Edition: Simplified Chinese. Pinyin. EnglishFirst Mandarin Sounds provides children, parents, and educators with a fun introduction to each of the thirty-seven essential sounds of the Mandarin Chinese language. First Mandarin Sounds adopts one of the most effective ways of introducing Mandarin Sounds to new, young learners - using basic sounds and playful words. Learning the first sounds and words of With vibrant illustrations, a "look & find" design, and complimentary audio support, First Mandarin Sounds will guide readers to connect accurate Mandarin sounds with some of their most commonly-used Chinese words.
Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation Crashing
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Author : Joseph Liu
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-08-08
Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation Crashing written by Joseph Liu and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-08-08 with categories.
If you are looking for a book to learn Mandarin pronunciation, look no further. Mandarin Chinese Pronunciation Crashing is the one you really need. It is designed for all levels of Mandarin learners whose mother tongue is English to get to know, improve, and eventually master Mandarin pronunciation. Six strategies are introduced in this book to ensure reaching your goal of learning Mandarin pronunciation: 1. Building a bridge between English and Mandarin pronunciations. This book identifies many similarities that Mandarin and English pronunciations share. Using these similarities between English and Mandarin pronunciations will facilitate and accelerate your Mandarin pronunciation learning process. 2. Offering text and graphic instructions and video demonstrations on Pinyin (the phonological system of Mandarin) sounds. Pronunciation is a sophisticated matter since all of the different vocal parts have to work together to accurately form certain positions and movements for a sound to be correctly pronounced. This book gives detailed text descriptions and diagrams of the vocal parts and their movements in pronouncing every Pinyin sound. Furthermore, video demonstrations for every Pinyin sound are also prepared. The Mandarin sounds that feel so alien to you can be pronounced correctly with the help of these text and graphic instructions and video demonstrations. 3. Applying enunciation-pronouncing Mandarin sounds in a clear and slow manner. Native speakers' oral fluency in their mother tongue is reached through a stage of enunciation that lasts about four to five years in infancy. One mistake many Mandarin teachers and learners often make is to teach and practice pronunciation at the normal speed of native speakers when the learners have just begun studying the language. Consequently, the crucial enunciation stage is omitted, which often leads to either wrong or thickly accented pronunciation. So, the solution to the problem is to restore the stage of enunciation. 4. Providing adequate exercises. Just like developing skills in cooking, drawing, or playing a musical instrument, gaining skills in pronunciation requires a huge amount of practice. For this reason, explanations are given as precisely as possible, and more content is dedicated to different types of exercises in this book. 5. Practicing tongue twisters. You have learned to pronounce a Mandarin sound but you cannot remember the correct pronunciation over time or pronounce the sound as smoothly as native speakers do in a conversation. This is because you have not developed muscle memory to pronounce the sound automatically. Native speakers develop muscle memory for a sound in their native language by repeating it countless times in daily conversations since birth. Foreign language learners don't have the luxury to learn the pronunciation of a new language at the pace native speakers do. The remedy is tongue twisters, which are designed to practice pronunciation in a concentrated, repetitive, and amusing way, have been proven to be a more effective way to develop your muscle memory. 6. Linking pronunciation with real-life oral communication. Medium- or advanced-level learners may have experienced that they can pronounce single Mandarin syllables well but cannot speak smoothly in real-life oral communication, e.g., having a conversation. The reason is that in real-life oral communication, the pronunciations of single syllables are lined together in a sequence, called "speech flow," like a river. In this flow, the pronunciation of a syllable may be different from the way it is pronounced by itself. The learners who lack the ability to adjust the pronunciations of syllables in a speech flow would sound awkward and even incomprehensible. The sixth strategy trains the skills of adjusting the sounds of single syllables and assembling them into a smooth flow of speech.
Chinese Phonology
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Author : Zenone Volpicelli
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
Chinese Phonology written by Zenone Volpicelli and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Chinese language categories.
Sound And Symbol In Chinese
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Author : Bernhard Kalgren
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 1990-01-01
Sound And Symbol In Chinese written by Bernhard Kalgren and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-01-01 with Foreign Language Study categories.
This little classic on the Chinese spoken and written language has remained standard reading both for the student and the general reader; It gives a lucid account of the development and distinguishing features of Chinese writing and speech and this edition has been revised by the author.