Isbn: 9789622382985 - best chinese idioms, vol. 2 (3 resultados)

Soft cover. Condición: Like New. Softcover (trade paper, with French flaps). Written in both Chinese and English. Illustrated with black and white line drawings. Includes 'Guide to Chinese Phonetic Alphabet', 'A Chronology of Chinese Dynasties', 'English Index', and 'Chinese Phnetic Alphabet Index'. 234 pages. Next day shipping guaranteed. …

Paperback. Situ Tan, Peace Book Co., Ltd. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: No dust jacketPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageA rich and accessible reference work, Best Chinese Idioms: Volume II presents a carefully curated collection of classical Chinese chengyu - four-character idiomatic expressions that have shaped the language and culture of China for millennia. Each entry details the idiom's meaning, historical or literary origin, and practical usage, offering readers both linguistic insight and a window into Chinese philosophy, folklore, and history. The tone is educational yet engaging, making it an invaluable resource for students of Mandarin, translators, and anyone with a passion for Chinese culture. Situ Tan illustrates how these compact phrases carry centuries of wisdom, often rooted in ancient parables, dynastic chronicles, or Confucian thought, and demonstrates their continued relevance in modern Chinese communication. Whether used as a study companion or a cultural reference, this volume stands as an authoritative guide to one of the most distinctive and enduring aspects of the Chinese language. Paperback.…

Soft cover. Condición: Near Fine. No Jacket. In chinese and english. With a patterned soft cover with yellow and grey titles to spine and front and black drawings to front. No dust jacket. 324 pp. with a number of black and white drawings. The book is in near fine condition with just a trace of shelf-wear to the extremities of the cover. There is a faint mark to the fore edge and a dedication to the top corner of the ffep, otherwise the pages are clean and unmarked.…