The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters Paperback - 2004 - 1st Edition
by James D. McCawley
From the rear cover
Lauded by Calvin Trillin as a man who "does not have to make to with translations like 'Shredded Three Kinds' in Chinese restaurants," in The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters, James D. McCawley offers everyone a guide to deciphering the mysteries of Chinese menus and the opportunity to enjoy new eating experiences. An accessible primer as well as a handy reference, this book shows how Chinese characters are written and referred to, both in script and in type. McCawley provides a guide to pronunciation and includes helpful exercises so users can practice ordering. His novel system of arranging the extensive glossary--which ranges from basics such as "rice" and "fish" to exotica like "Buddha Jumps Wall"--enables even the beginner to find characters quickly and surely. He also includes the nonstandard forms of characters that often turn up on menus.
With this guide in hand, English speakers hold the key to a world of tantalizing--and otherwise unavailable--Chinese dishes.Details
- Title The Eater's Guide to Chinese Characters
- Author James D. McCawley
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1st
- Edition 1
- Pages 254
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher University of Chicago Press, Chicago
- Date 2004-05-01
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Glossary, Illustrated, Index
- ISBN 9780226555928 / 0226555925
- Weight 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)
- Dimensions 7.98 x 5.3 x 0.76 in (20.27 x 13.46 x 1.93 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Cookery, Chinese language
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2003068670
- Dewey Decimal Code 495.183
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