Chinese popular spoken language (Chinese-English)

Author: Li Jieming / Li Jiequn
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Publish Date: 2000-01-01
Features: "Colloquialism" is the current trend. Those who obsess over linguistic precision are increasingly limited in public communication. However, colloquial language also has problems. It is often too concise and vague. Moreover, polysemy is widespread, leading to much speculation and misunderstanding. Alas! Language has entered the new century alongside humanity. Therefore, the two of us, who enjoy playing with colloquial language, decided to start with contemporary Chinese popular colloquialisms, setting aside grammar, and conducting some dynamic research. The goal is to help those learning Chinese and those who will eventually interact with China understand what the person standing in front of you really means when they chat! Of course, discourse is comprehensive information. Since we are delving into language, we must account for certain aspects of history, culture, and psychology. Let’s boast a bit: if there should be a "post-grammarology," this book is willing to pave the way.