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A dictionary of Hong Kong English : words from the fragrant harbor by Cummings, Patrick Jean., Wolf, Hans-Georg is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is A dictionary of Hong Kong English : words from the fragrant harbor about?
This book is the first dictionary of Hong Kong English and one of the few non-native variety dictionaries of English. It includes only words and word senses that are particular to this variety or have a specific reference to Hong Kong, and thus contributes to legitimizing Hong Kong English as a variety in its own right. While the main focus is on contemporary language use, from all domains of Hong Kong life, historical terms and references are covered as well. Entries are designed according the state of the art in lexicography and show pronunciation, source language, frequency, authentic usage, and cultural conceptualizations. As additional features, the dictionary provides a brief history of Hong Kong English, a list of acronyms and abbreviations, historical place names and their current equivalents, words of Hong Kong origin now in international use, as well as further reference material.
Who reads A dictionary of Hong Kong English : words from the fragrant harbor?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Cummings, Patrick Jean., Wolf, Hans-Georg
- Publisher
- Hong Kong University Press
- Published
- 2011
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9789888053810
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Language Learning, Literary Fiction, Language
- Rating
- 4.25 / 5 (4 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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