The Mystery of English Word Formation

Author: Wang Fengxin
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Publish Date: 2003-09-01
Features: This book is the sequel to the author's previous work, "The Charm of English Vocabulary," and is the second volume in the series on popularizing English vocabulary. "The Charm of English Vocabulary" blends linguistic and cultural knowledge, exploring the mysteries of English vocabulary from a cultural perspective. This book, however, takes a different approach, focusing on the surface aspects of English vocabulary—its pronunciation, spelling, and meaning—analyzing the intrinsic connections between sound, form, and meaning, and uncovering the intricacies of English word formation. It further assists readers in cleverly memorizing and understanding English vocabulary.