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Cantonese Romanization, 1936

 Item — Box: 03743

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

Related Materials

Suspected to be the attachment of the letter dated 01 May 1936 from Lu Zifang to Hsü Ti-Shan.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Hong Kong University Archives Repository

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