1. THE SOUNDS OF CHINESE.
- Author
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Feng Shi and Lei Liang
- Subjects
CHINESE language ,NONFICTION - Abstract
The Sounds of Chinese is a textbook providing a clear introduction to the sounds of Standard Chinese, designed for English-speaking students with no prior knowledge of linguistics. The following characteristics in the book are discussed: (1)the perfective integration of phonetics and phonology in the whole book; (2) the correct pronunciation described by the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) to all the pinyin letters for foreign learners; (3) the clear comparisons of the sounds in English and Chinese with relevant examples, along with practical pronunciation advice; (4) the helpful explanation of Chinese loanword phonology to understand the phonetic system of Standard Chinese. The Sounds of Chinese spread an approach to Chinese sounds. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2011