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Useful Phrases in the Shanghai Dialect

by Gilbert McIntosh

Level C1 · AdvancedClassics25 chapters
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Length
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About this book

Master the essentials of everyday conversation in Shanghai's unique dialect with this practical guide, featuring carefully curated phrases, pronunciation tips, and an innovative romanized system to help travelers, merchants, and students navigate the language and culture with confidence.

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Contents

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

02Description of the Shanghai Romanised System.
03SALUTATIONS.
04ON THE STREET.
05THE MERCHANT.
06GOING UP-COUNTRY.
07THE COOK (大司務).
08HOUSE BOY (西崽) and COOLIE (出點).
09AMAH (阿媽).
10THE GENTLEMEN’S TAILOR (栽縫).
11THE LADIES’ TAILOR.
12THE WASHERMAN (淨衣裳个人).

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