Cantonese Romanization, 1936
Scope and Contents
A draft of a book in stiched binding, edited by 盧子防 (Lu Zifang) with a foreword written in Apr 1936 in 全國國語教育促進會汕頭分會 (Chyuan-gwo Gwoyeu Jiawyuh Tsuhjinn-huey Shantour Gwoyeu Jeangshiyi-suoo, the Shantou Branch of National Mandarin Education Promotion Association). The book introduces the pronunciaiton and usage of Cantonese with the support of Bopomofo transliteration system (注音符號). Rhymes, poems and daily short phrases are provided as examples. There are markings and corrections on the draft and the line "此稿並無副本 請勿遺失" (There is no copy of this manuscript. Please do not lose it) is written at the back.
Dates
- 1936
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all researchers.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
Chinese
Creator
- From the Collection: Hsü, Ti-shan (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Hong Kong University Archives Repository