Publisher's Synopsis
Originally published in 1873, this book is a guide to the Cantonese dialect of Chinese, featuring common phrases grouped by the number of Chinese characters in each phrase. It includes an English translation of each phrase, and notes on pronunciation and usage. It remains a valuable resource for those learning Cantonese and for scholars of Chinese linguistics.
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