Chinese Vocabulary

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-30769-3
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 112 Seiten, Format (B × H): 138 mm x 216 mm

Reihe: Chinese Linguistics

This book is a concise introduction to modern Chinese vocabulary by Guo Liangfu, a renowned Chinese linguist, covering the basic theories and research findings on Chinese morphology.

Divided into seven chapters, it explores the fundamentals of how Chinese words are formed and their meanings. It discusses the basic categories of Chinese vocabulary sequentially, covering topics such as the definition of morphemes and words, the construction of compound words and abbreviations, the linguistic analysis of word meaning, and the concepts of synonyms, antonyms, homonyms and polysemy. The book also traces the development of Chinese vocabulary, examining vocabulary standardization and lexicological principles.

This academically rigorous yet accessible book will serve as an essential reference for Chinese linguistics researchers and students, as well as Chinese language learners, teachers, and professionals working in Chinese language and writing fields.

Zielgruppe

Academic, Postgraduate, Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, Undergraduate Advanced, and Undergraduate Core

Autoren/Hrsg.

Liangfu, Guo

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Grammatik, Syntax, Morphologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Sprachwissenschaften
• Geisteswissenschaften Sprachwissenschaft Fremdsprachenerwerb und -didaktik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. Morphemes and Words 3. Compound Words and Abbreviations 4. Word Meaning 5. Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, and Partial Meanings 6. The Development of Vocabulary 7. Vocabulary Standardization and Dictionaries

Über Autor(innen)

Guo Liangfu (1916–2010) was an associate professor at the Chinese Department of Fujian Normal University, China, and he served as a council member of the Linguistics Society and a standing council member of the Beijing Linguistics Society.