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Lessons in the Shanghai Dialect

by F. L. Hawks Pott

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics37 chapters
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About this book

Explore the rich heritage of the Shanghai Dialect, a language spoken by millions and deeply rooted in ancient Chinese culture. Master its sounds through a clear Romanization system designed for learners eager to engage beyond Mandarin and connect authentically with the region.

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Contents

37 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02THE REVISED EDITION
03NEW EDITION
04DESCRIPTION OF THE SHANGHAI ROMANIZED SYSTEM
05LESSON IThe Classifier
06LESSON IIDemonstrative, and Personal Pronouns.
07LESSON IIIThe Numerals up to one Hundred
08LESSON IVAdjectives
09LESSON VInterrogatives, and Negatives
10LESSON VISome Remarks on the Verb
11LESSON VIIPrepositions and Postpositions, and Common Connectives
12LESSON VIIIPotential and Subjunctive Moods, and some Interrogative Adverbs

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