Challenge Chinglish

Author: Zhang Jimin
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: This book discusses the classification of Chinese English, proposing the new concepts of "broad Chinese English" and "narrow Chinese English." It analyzes the historical, social, and cultural reasons behind the emergence of Chinese English, as well as potential solutions. The focus is on listing the manifestations of Chinese English and distinguishing between "standard English" and "Chinese English," aiming to minimize the confusion caused by non-standard English. In terms of layout, the book presents each sentence in a list format with three columns: "Chinese," "Chinese English," and "Recommended Translation." The purpose of this approach is not to study translation techniques but to attempt to ( does not need translation, remains as is). This book is primarily intended for lower-division university students preparing for the CET-4 and CET-6 exams, as well as middle school English teachers and high school students with excellent academic performance. It does not cover vocabulary requirements for the TEM-8 or standardized tests like TOEFL and GRE.