The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters by James D. McCawley (1984, Library Binding)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Chicago Press
ISBN-100226555909
ISBN-139780226555904
eBay Product ID (ePID)1272316
Product Key Features
Number of PagesVI, 296 Pages
Publication NameEater's Guide to Chinese Characters
LanguageEnglish
SubjectChinese
Publication Year1984
TypeLanguage Course
Subject AreaForeign Language Study
AuthorJames D. Mccawley
FormatLibrary Binding
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN83-014535
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal495.1/83421
SynopsisLauded by Calvin Trillin as a man who "does not have to make to with translations like 'Shredded Three Kinds' in Chinese restaurants," in The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters , James D. McCawley offers everyone a guide to deciphering the mysteries of Chinese menus and the opportunity to enjoy new eating experiences. An accessible primer as well as a handy reference, this book shows how Chinese characters are written and referred to, both in script and in type. McCawley provides a guide to pronunciation and includes helpful exercises so users can practice ordering. His novel system of arranging the extensive glossary-which ranges from basics such as "rice" and "fish" to exotica like "Buddha Jumps Wall"-enables even the beginner to find characters quickly and surely. He also includes the nonstandard forms of characters that often turn up on menus. With this guide in hand, English speakers hold the key to a world of tantalizing-and otherwise unavailable-Chinese dishes.
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