Modern Chinese Grammar and Rhetoric Research

Author: Xin Ju
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book is a specialized course designed for undergraduate students majoring in Chinese Language and Literature. It serves as an advanced course in linguistic theory, following introductory courses such as Modern Chinese, Ancient Chinese, and Introduction to Linguistics. The course aims to apply modern linguistic theories and methods to conduct a comparative and in-depth analysis and research on examples of modern Chinese grammar and rhetoric, revealing the patterns and characteristics of Chinese grammar and rhetoric. It also teaches certain theoretical knowledge of grammar and rhetoric, enabling students to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese grammatical and rhetorical facts and principles. Additionally, the course equips students with the ability to observe and analyze grammatical and rhetorical examples using theoretical knowledge and scientific methods, thereby cultivating and enhancing their interest and skills in researching Chinese grammar and rhetoric. The book primarily covers the definitions, structures, categories, and usages of various linguistic units. It includes the identification of morphemes and words, the distinction between words and phrases, the relationship between phrases and sentences, as well as the recognition of simple and complex sentences. It also discusses the specific usages of functional words and content words, as well as the structural types and semantic differences of phrases and sentences. Detailed key points can be found in Appendix (II).