Binding: Paperback
Description: A Cultural Dictionary of the Chinese Language introduces the 500 most important cultural traits of the Chinese as reflected in language use especially in Chinese idioms (chengyu) proverbs and colloquial expressions (suyu). Communicative competence the ultimate goal of language learning consists of not only linguistic but intercultural competence which enables the language learner to speak with fluency and understanding. The Chinese language is richly imbued with cultural wisdoms and values underlying the appropriateness of idioms in the Chinese language. The Dictionary provides Intermediate and B 1 - C 1 level learners as well as scholars of the Chinese language with an essential reference book as well as a useful cultural reader.
Title: A Cultural Dictionary Of The Chinese Language 500 Proverbs Idioms And Maxims ? ?? ??
Author(s): Jiao Liwei (University Of Pennsylvania Usa)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138907300
Pages: 142 Pages, 1 Tables, Black And White; 1 Line Drawings, Black And White; 1 Illustrations, Black And W
Publication Date: 11/27/2019
Category: Linguistics