| Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings: With Observations on Culture and Language Contributor(s): Herzberg, Qin Xue (Author), Herzberg, Larry (Author) |
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ISBN: 1933330996 ISBN-13: 9781933330990 Publisher: Stone Bridge Press OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference | Quotations - Foreign Language Study | Chinese |
| Dewey: 495.183 |
| LCCN: 2011051251 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5" W x 6.9" (0.35 lbs) 178 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings is for everyday readers looking for pithy sayings, deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and a unique look at the Chinese language. - The Rapidian Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings opens a diverting and useful window on Chinese language and culture. - Asian Review of Books This treasury of Chinese wisdom presents over five hundred proverbs while offering keys to culture and language. Here are both the familiar, earnest sayings of Confucius and Lao Zi (The longest journey begins with a single step) and the homespun truths of every day (Teachers open the door; you enter by yourself). Designed both for inspirational browsing and for students of language and culture, the text is organized by subject (Learning, Patience, Money, Family, Food, etc.) and provides commentary plus Chinese characters and pinyin romanization for each entry. Includes an index. Qin Xue Herzberg and Larry Herzberg teach Chinese at Calvin College. They live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. |
