Description: This book is a lexicon designed for English-speaking foreigners seeking to learn how to communicate in Cantonese, especially for those from the United States who are Cantonese immigrants. The author became motivated to compile this work because of the large number of Chinese immigrants that had recently moved to the Pacific Coast of America, most of whom were from the Canton district. Since these immigrants would have little to no exposure to other Chinese dialects, this lexicon focuses on Cantonese, published in 1867. The lexicon includes useful phrases, dialogues, terms for various products, as well as cultural insights that the author believed would be essential knowledge for Westerners doing business in China. The dialogues provide real-world conversation examples in Cantonese that cover a variety of scenarios from dining etiquette to business dealings. However, since this lexicon was made in the 19th century, it is worth noting that some phrases or cultural practices may be outdated. Nonetheless, this book remains an essential tool for anyone interested in learning Cantonese. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Book Title: Chinese and English Phrase Book (Classic Reprint)
Topic: Language, Learning_Foreign_Languages
Genre: Classics
Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Number of Pages: 120
Publication Name: Chinese and English Phrase Book : With the Chinese Pronunciation Indicated in English, Specially Adapted for the Use of Merchants, Travellers and Families (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Subject: General
Item Height: 0.3 in
Publication Year: 2017
Item Weight: 6.1 Oz
Type: Language Course
Author: Benoni Lanctot
Item Length: 9 in
Subject Area: Foreign Language Study
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
