--- product_id: 50805714 title: "Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks)" price: "₨2178" currency: SCR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/50805714-basic-chinese-a-grammar-and-workbook-routledge-grammar-workbooks store_origin: SC region: Seychelles --- # Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks) **Price:** ₨2178 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks) - **How much does it cost?** ₨2178 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/50805714-basic-chinese-a-grammar-and-workbook-routledge-grammar-workbooks) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks) : Po-Ching, Yip: desertcart.co.uk: Books Review: Excellent reference book - I have used this book a great deal and found the information, vocab. and grammar to be really useful. The book pre-supposes a good knowledge of spoken Chinese, so although called 'Basic Chinese' it is not for a beginner. The book is suited to someone who already has a good knowledge of the spoken and written language. One issue I have with the book is the frequent inaccurate translations which can be misleading; otherwise excellent. Review: Modern, clear and will take you beyond 'basic' - The book starts with the simplest principles, and actually continues to advanced topics such as the 'le' particle, by the end of the book. Therefore it gives a very solid grounding in Chinese grammar, supported by plenty of exercises ranging from the traditional prose translation type, to error-correction style activities. Full of detail presented very concisely, it's ideal for an ab initio uni student, or anyone interested in getting a good grasp on how the language works, rather than the casual holiday maker after a minimal working knowledge. Some of the example sentences are a bit odd - not that it's a bad thing, since a bit of humour (intended or otherwise) never did learning any harm! Try 'before she went to England she had never seen a squirrel'. Lovely! Now I know what a songshu is. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 727,447 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 77 in Chinese Language Learning for Children 1,394 in Grammar, Structure & Syntax 13,148 in Language Study & Reference | | Customer reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (36) | | Dimensions | 15.6 x 2.21 x 23.39 cm | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 0415472156 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0415472159 | | Item weight | 567 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | Routledge Grammar Workbooks | | Print length | 384 pages | | Publication date | 30 Jan. 2009 | | Publisher | Routledge | ## Images ![Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Routledge Grammar Workbooks) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YxQcNKRGL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent reference book *by P***R on 21 December 2013* I have used this book a great deal and found the information, vocab. and grammar to be really useful. The book pre-supposes a good knowledge of spoken Chinese, so although called 'Basic Chinese' it is not for a beginner. The book is suited to someone who already has a good knowledge of the spoken and written language. One issue I have with the book is the frequent inaccurate translations which can be misleading; otherwise excellent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modern, clear and will take you beyond 'basic' *by R***Y on 5 August 2003* The book starts with the simplest principles, and actually continues to advanced topics such as the 'le' particle, by the end of the book. Therefore it gives a very solid grounding in Chinese grammar, supported by plenty of exercises ranging from the traditional prose translation type, to error-correction style activities. Full of detail presented very concisely, it's ideal for an ab initio uni student, or anyone interested in getting a good grasp on how the language works, rather than the casual holiday maker after a minimal working knowledge. Some of the example sentences are a bit odd - not that it's a bad thing, since a bit of humour (intended or otherwise) never did learning any harm! Try 'before she went to England she had never seen a squirrel'. Lovely! Now I know what a songshu is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A solid help with learning *by R***D on 27 November 2016* The chapters are concise and useful with lots of examples. The chapter on measure words is a particularly good reference which I wish I had at an early stage of study. I agree there are grammatical terms which are complex, but this doesn't spoil the overall value of this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sc/products/50805714-basic-chinese-a-grammar-and-workbook-routledge-grammar-workbooks](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/50805714-basic-chinese-a-grammar-and-workbook-routledge-grammar-workbooks) --- *Product available on Desertcart Seychelles* *Store origin: SC* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*