Romanization of Mandarin Chinese (Paperback)


Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The romanization of Mandarin Chinese is the use of the Latin alphabet to write Chinese. Because Chinese is a tonal language with a logographic script, its characters do not represent phonemes directly. There have been many systems of romanization throughout history. Linguist Daniel Kane recalls, "It used to be said that sinologists had to be like musicians, who might compose in one key and readily transcribe into other keys." However, Hanyu Pinyin has become the international standard since 1982. Other well-known systems include Wade-Giles and Yale Romanization.There are many uses for Chinese romanization systems. They serve as a useful tool for foreign learners of Chinese by indicating the pronunciation of unfamiliar characters.

R1,247

Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more

Discovery Miles12470
Mobicred@R117pm x 12* Mobicred Info
Free Delivery
Delivery AdviceOut of stock

Toggle WishListAdd to wish list
Review this Item

Product Description

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The romanization of Mandarin Chinese is the use of the Latin alphabet to write Chinese. Because Chinese is a tonal language with a logographic script, its characters do not represent phonemes directly. There have been many systems of romanization throughout history. Linguist Daniel Kane recalls, "It used to be said that sinologists had to be like musicians, who might compose in one key and readily transcribe into other keys." However, Hanyu Pinyin has become the international standard since 1982. Other well-known systems include Wade-Giles and Yale Romanization.There are many uses for Chinese romanization systems. They serve as a useful tool for foreign learners of Chinese by indicating the pronunciation of unfamiliar characters.

Customer Reviews

No reviews or ratings yet - be the first to create one!

Product Details

General

Imprint

Solv

Country of origin

United States

Release date

2012

Availability

Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available.

First published

2012

Editors

Dimensions

229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T)

Format

Paperback - Trade

Pages

140

ISBN-13

978-6139085514

Barcode

9786139085514

Categories

LSN

6139085519



Trending On Loot