{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-the-chinese-language-iii-from-middle-chinese-to-modern-chinese-phonetic-system-paperback","title":"A Brief History of the Chinese Language III: From Middle Chinese to Modern Chinese Phonetic System - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eXI Xiang\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the third volume of a multivolume set on Chinese phonetics, this book examines the phonetical system of Modern Chinese and phonetical changes from Middle Chinese to Modern Chinese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChinese language history is generally split into three phases: (1) Old Chinese, the form of the Chinese language spoken between the 18th century BCE and the 3rd century CE, (2) Middle Chinese, between the 4th century CE to around the 12th century CE, and (3) Modern Chinese, since the 13th century. This volume studies the phonetical systems of Modern Chinese, including the initials system, vowel final system, nasal final system, entering final system, and tonal system. The author discusses the distinct change of these systems from the period of Middle Chinese to that of Modern Chinese and studies the formation of the standard pronunciation of the common language of the modern Han nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive groundwork on Chinese phonetical history will be a must read for scholars and student studying Chinese language, linguistics, and especially for beginning learners of Modern Chinese phonetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXi Xiang\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor at Sichuan University (China) and a distinguished linguist. His research interests are focused on Chinese language history and Chinese linguistics. His major works include \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Chinese\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eDictionary of Poetry Classics\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCommentary on the Translation of Poetry Classics\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eDictionary of Ancient Chinese Knowledge\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003cem\u003eConcise Ancient Chinese Dictionary\u003c\/em\u003e, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.48 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50340402168045,"sku":"9781032381121","price":93.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/pkX41EkPmD9781032381121.webp?v=1785127997","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-gb\/products\/a-brief-history-of-the-chinese-language-iii-from-middle-chinese-to-modern-chinese-phonetic-system-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}