A dictionary of Hong Kong English : words from the fragrant harbor / Patrick J. Cummings and Hans-Georg Wolf.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cummings, Patrick Jean.

Contributor:

Wolf, Hans-Georg, 1963-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

English language--China--Hong Kong--Dictionaries.

English language.

China--Hong Kong.

Genre:

Dictionaries.

Physical Description:

xxxi, 276 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm

Other Title:

Hong Kong English

Place of Publication:

Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, [2011]

Summary:

This book is the first dictionary of Hong Kong English. It includes only words and word senses that are particular to Hong Kong English, legitimizing it 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 to state of the art lexicography and show pronunciation, source language, frequency, authentic usage, and cultural conceptualizations. The dictionary also 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. Patrick J. Cummings has taught English and science in Hong Kong for more than a decade. Hans-Georg Wolf is chair professor for development and variation of the English language at Potsdam University, Germany.

ISBN:

9888083309

9789888083305

OCLC:

744794408

Publisher Number:

99959306117