Chinese Grammar Analysis Issues

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-041-38736-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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

Reihe: Chinese Linguistics

Chinese Grammar Analysis Issues explores contested topics in Chinese language research through 99 questions on grammatical analysis, prompting reflection on research directions, core theories, and methodologies.

Spanning nearly a century of scholarship, the book evaluates domestic and international works, bridging ancient traditions with modern debates. It addresses tensions in units, classification, and structure, offering solutions grounded in the unique features of Chinese grammar. By analyzing competing viewpoints, it clarifies the origins of key issues, connects theory with practice, and encourages innovative thinking while avoiding dogmatic approaches.

This book will appeal to linguists, scholars of Chinese language studies, and those focused on grammar, translation, or Modern Chinese. It also serves as a valuable reference for teaching Chinese abroad.

Zielgruppe

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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Shuxiang, Lü

Fachgebiete

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

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction 2. Units 3. Classification 4. Structure 5. Notes

Über Autor(innen)

Lü Shuxiang (1904–1998), a renowned Chinese linguist, served as the director of the Institute of Linguistics at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and as the president of the Chinese Linguistics Society. He devoted his life to language teaching and research and is regarded as one of the key founders of modern Chinese linguistics. His main area of study was Chinese grammar, in which he made pioneering contributions to the construction of the grammatical system as well as to theoretical and methodological approaches.