Warp and Weft

Chinese Language and Culture

Autori

• Keekok Lee

Parametri

• 312 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Dizionari Linguistici e Libri di Testo
• Libri di testo

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By deconstructing key clusters of Chinese characters and words, the book explores themes like war and peace, family ties, gender roles, and cultural practices. It presents the Chinese language as an intricate tapestry, where the written word serves as the warp, interwoven with the rich history and culture of China. This linguistic journey reveals the uniqueness of the Chinese written language and uncovers deeper insights into the cultural narratives and historical contexts that shape it.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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