Chinese (2nd Edition)
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Summary
Editor's review
From an editorial perspective, the book's value lies in its potential "cross-disciplinary" practicality. In an age of information explosion, precise language expression remains a core competency regardless of technological development. For professionals who frequently need to write reports, proposals, emails, or deliver project presentations, a guidebook that directly addresses pain points and provides methodologies and examples is highly appealing. The release of the second edition implies that the content has been updated and optimized, possibly incorporating new cases or adapting to current communication environments (such as remote collaboration and new media contexts).
However, the book may not suit readers seeking literary appreciation, linguistic aesthetics, or basic education tutoring. Its style is expected to be pragmatic, concise, and tool-oriented. Readers expecting character enrichment or preparation for standardized Chinese language exams may find it unsuitable. Before deciding, readers are advised to review the table of contents or sample chapters to confirm whether the content framework meets their actual needs for improving "functional Chinese language skills." The book is more like a "communication tool manual" to keep on hand for reference than a literary work requiring immersive reading from cover to cover.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- Workplace newcomers seeking to improve business writing and professional communication skills
- Practitioners with STEM backgrounds needing to strengthen technical expression and documentation writing
- Professionals who frequently write formal texts such as reports, proposals, and emails
- Learners interested in practical writing techniques and methodologies
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking literary appreciation or linguistic artistry
- Students preparing for primary or secondary school Chinese language exams or engaged in foundational Chinese language learning
Reading tips
- It is recommended to first review the table of contents and prioritize reading and practicing chapters most closely related to one's own work
- Examples and templates in the book can be used as references, but more importantly, they should be adapted and applied to one's own actual work
- Pair reading with actual writing tasks and practice immediately to achieve the best learning results
About the publisher
Posts & Telecom Press is known for its strengths in science and technology, computing, and information and communications titles, and has extended its publishing into photography, art, software learning, and inspirational growth, giving it a fairly diverse range. Its catalog includes computing and communications works such as Refactoring and Patterns (Revised Edition) and Huawei Switch Learning Guide (Second Edition), alongside bilingual collector's editions such as The Little Prince (Chinese-English-French illustrated collector's edition), The Great Gatsby, and Three Days to See. Beijing Ten Years: 1980-1990 and Ghost Blade: WLOP Personal Illustration Collection reflect its presence in photography and art. Its authors include Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Helen Keller, Joshua Kerievsky, Wang Da, Zhang Zhaozeng, and WLOP.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 内容提要
- 语文（第2版）编委会
- 前言
- 第一单元 唱响青春
- 1 哲学家的思考
- 2 我的五样
- 3 论逆境
- 4 跨越百年的美丽
- 单元实践——学会思考
- 第二单元 博学强技
- 5 《颜氏家训》节选
- 6 送东阳马生序
- 7 走在博学的路上
- 8 铁魂——成为最优秀的人
- 单元实践——学会求知
- 第三单元 修身厚德
- 9 大家都来讲究语言的文明和健康
- 10 根的情操
- 11 吴季子挂剑台记
- 12 智伯之亡也
- 单元实践——学会做人
- 第四单元 忠孝感恩
- 13 红烛
- 14 合欢树
- 15 跛行的父亲
- 16 荷花淀——白洋淀纪事之一
- 单元实践——学会感恩
- 第五单元 心灵驿站
- 17 像山那样思考
- 18 谈生命
- 19 一碗清汤荞麦面
- 20 再别康桥
- 单元实践——学会珍惜
- 第六单元 初入职场
- 21 沟通，认清目标和底线
- 22 生命中的三个“两元钱”
- 23 敬业与乐业
- 24 把信送给加西亚（节选）
- 单元实践——学会做事
- 第七单元 企业视窗
- 25 站起来，我依然是巨人
- 26 记数控工人专家李斌
- 27 焊火箭的男人——高凤林
- 28 致新员工书
- 单元实践——学会励志
- 第八单元 古诗雅韵
- 29 将进酒
- 30 登高
- 31 琵琶行
- 32 念奴娇·赤壁怀古
- 单元实践——学会沟通
- 附录
- 古今文化常识
- 中国古代文学常识
- 徐州地方文化
- 当代汉语常见错误
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Han Yan: publicly available information about this author is limited. It is known only that Han Yan has one work on record, Chinese Language (2nd Edition), classified under education. Judging from the title and category, the book is likely a Chinese language textbook or teaching material intended for classroom use and basic training, with its content organized around developing language and literacy skills while combining knowledge instruction with practice. Textbook writing of this kind calls for clear structure and plain, accurate language that is easy for teachers to present and for students to study on their own. The existence of a second edition suggests that the first was revised in use, with the editor adjusting and refining the content in response to teaching feedback so that it better meets practical classroom needs. Because the author's biography, nationality, education, and research focus are not clearly recorded, it is difficult to describe the academic background or the full range of writings; only this one work hints at involvement in Chinese language education. Overall, Han Yan's editorial work reflects attention to basic education, and the textbook offers some reference value in Chinese language teaching practice, suitable for primary and secondary school Chinese teachers, teacher-training students, and readers interested in Chinese language education.
Gao Ming (1926–2018), courtesy name Chengzhi, was a native of Tianjin and a professor at the School of Archaeology and Museology, Peking University, as well as a renowned scholar of ancient Chinese script. He graduated from the Department of History at Peking University in 1956 and stayed on to teach, devoting himself over the years to the study of ancient Chinese writing and ancient texts, and producing a substantial body of work in this field. His representative works include Guwenzi Leibian (Classified Compendium of Ancient Chinese Characters), Zhongguo Guwenzi Xue Tonglun (General Introduction to the Study of Ancient Chinese Writing), Gu Tao Wen Huibian (Compendium of Ancient Pottery Inscriptions), and Boshu Laozi Jiaozhu (A Collated Commentary on the Silk Manuscript Laozi). His research spans both transmitted classics and excavated materials, reflecting a solid grounding in textual scholarship. This site carries seven of his works, which, besides those on ancient script and the collation of ancient texts, also touch on medicine, biography, history, and finance, covering a wide range of subjects. Apart from his monographs on ancient Chinese writing, public information on the other works is limited, and it is difficult to confirm that they all come from the same author; readers should distinguish among them by consulting the specific titles.
Hu Hengqing: public information is limited, and the only currently verifiable fact is that he is a textbook writer. His representative work is Chinese Language (2nd Edition), classified under education and the only work by him in the collection. Judging from the title and category, it is a textbook for Chinese language teaching, and the second edition indicates that the first edition was revised and reprinted. Because the author's personal background is unavailable, his education, positions, or teaching experience cannot be described. Based on the work alone, Hu Hengqing's writing focuses on Chinese language education, and the text and structure are presumably designed for classroom teaching and learners, emphasizing the organization and practice of basic knowledge. Such textbooks generally serve to build foundational language skills and reading ability and have practical value in Chinese language teaching. The book's distinctive features, scope of use, and specific influence require more information to assess; readers may judge its suitability from the content itself.
