Classical Chinese grammar

Author: Shi Cunzhi
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is the posthumous work of Professor Shi Cunzhi (1904-1994), a deceased professor of East China Normal University. It represents the author's late-life reflections and summaries on the grammar of Classical Chinese. The book consists of fifteen chapters:
1. Introduction;
2. General Overview of Syntax;
3. General Overview of Morphology;
4. Subject and Predicate;
5. Object and Complement;
6. Modifier and Adverbial;
7. Nouns and Their Subcategories;
8. Predicates and Predicate Structures;
9. Adverbs;
10. Numerals and Quantifiers;
11. Pronouns;
12. Prepositions;
13. Auxiliary Words and Interjections;
14. Complex Sentences;
15. Omission.
The classical grammar system established by the author is rigorous and concise in its explanations. It clearly states what it opposes and advocates among traditional and conventional grammatical theories, supplemented by numerous classical Chinese examples. This makes it easy for beginners to grasp the unique grammatical rules of Classical Chinese, while also offering unique reference value for researchers of ancient Chinese grammar.