{"product_id":"the-chinese-lexicon-yip-po-ching-9780415151740","title":"The Chinese Lexicon: A Comprehensive Survey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e is a detailed study of the words and word combinations used in modern Chinese. Yip Po-Ching defines the general properties of a language's lexicon, or vocabulary, prior to a thorough discussion of the organizational features of the Chinese lexicon. Comparisons are made between Chinese and English, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two lexicons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating work examines the relationships between word and meanings, and demonstrates the ability of language to combine continuity and change. It surpasses the scope of a dictionary and reveals the systematic nature of vocabulary. Features include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ea wealth of language examples\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eclear comparisons between Chinese and English\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChinese characters and pinyin romanization throughout\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea comprehensive index.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Chinese Lexicon\u003c\/em\u003e surpasses the scope of a dictionary and reveals the systematic nature of vocabulary. It will prove an invaluable resource for all students and teachers of Chinese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Yip Po-Ching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0415151740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415151740\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/08\/2000\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.50h x 6.38w x 1.06d","brand":"Yip Po-Ching","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48064872841471,"sku":"9780415151740","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2b71dd3d-c8d2-4771-bdb6-ba6f7899dc8f.jpg?v=1768671606","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-chinese-lexicon-yip-po-ching-9780415151740","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}