Oral Chinese for TCM. ISBN: 7-04-021564-0, 7040215640, 978-7-04-021564-9, 9787040215649

Format: Book + CD
ISBN-10: 7-04-021564-0, 7040215640
ISBN-13: 978-7-04-021564-9, 9787040215649
English Title: Oral Chinese for TCM
Chinese Title: 中医汉语口语入门 (英语版)
Author: Song Yilun (宋一伦)
Pages: 209
Shipping Weight: 300g
Language: simplified Chinese, pinyin, English
Audio: Mandarin Chinese
Publisher: Higher Education Press (高等教育出版社)
Main Category: Learn Chinese » Special Chinese Courses » Special Chinese - Medicine 
Suitable for : Elementary Chinese Level; Learners without prior knowledge who want to memorise basic TCM sentences

The book has selected 100 practical Chinese sentences associated with TCM. These sentences can help students who plan to major in TCM master certain amount of TCM knowledge. They can also help other learners understand traditional Chinese culture, increase their proficiency in Chinese and solve basic language problems associated with TCM.

Features
The 100 sentences involve 9 categories: traditional Chinese medicine, traditional Chinese drugs, acupuncture and moxibustion and tuina, history of traditional Chinese medicine, a library of traditional Chinese medicine, seeing a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and buying traditional Chinese drugs, Chinese dietotherapy and Chinese herbal food, education of traditional Chinese medicine, and buying items used in traditional Chinese medicine.

In order to benefit those Chinese language learners who are engaged in self-education, all the sentences are written in Chinese characters and Pinyin with English translations. In addition, the book contains notes and some illustrations.

There are three appendixes, namely, sketches of acupuncture points, 16 common TCM pulse diagnostic patterns, and a brief introduction to TCM decoctions, for the learners’ reference.

Structure
The book includes: Frequently Used Sentence (FUS), Conversation, DIY and Notes.

- FUS: Each sentence pattern is written in both Chinese characters and Pinyin, with English translations.
- Conversation: Placing FUS in a realistic setting allows the learners to better understand the meaning, usage and the appropriate responses.
- DIY: After each sentence, DIY provides exercises for the learners to practice appropriate usage.
- Notes: Background information and knowledge relevant to the sentence pattern and the conversation are presented for the learners’ better understanding and learning. 

Contents 目录
Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医
Traditional Chinese Drugs 中药
Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Tuina 针灸与推拿
History of Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医药历史
A Library of Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医药图书馆
Seeing a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Buying Traditional Chinese Drugs 看中医与买中药
Chinese Dietotherapy and Chinese Herbal Food 食疗与药膳
Education of Traditional Chinese Medicine 中医药教育
Buying Items Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine 购买中医用品
Appendices 附录
Sketches of Acupuncture Points 针灸穴位图
16 Common TCM Pulse Diagnostic Patterns 16种常见中医脉象
A Brief Introduction to TCM Decoctions 中药汤剂简介

中医汉语口语入门 (英语版)
中国传统文化的很多方面都含有中医元素，对于汉语学习者来说，学习适量的中医知识可以提高汉语表达能力。《中医汉语口语入门》精选了与中医有关的100个常用、地道的句子，帮助计划学习中医专业的学生掌握中医的一些专业语言和专业知识。《中医汉语口语入门》也可以帮助其他汉语学习者了解中国传统文化，提高汉语水平，解决日常生活中遇到的涉及中医方面的基本语言问题。