Roots
Grammar, syntax, parts of speech, word order.
Academic profile
Elena Emelchenkova
Chinese as a system: grammar, translation, text and teaching methodology
Atlas of Chinese
Connecting grammar, translation and teaching
GrammarSentence structure, noun phrase, word order and function elements.HSKExam preparation through vocabulary, grammar and a stable route.Translation and TerminologyRussian-Chinese wording, terminology decisions and semantic accuracy.MethodologyHow to explain Chinese so that learners build a system.
Academic work
Selected Publications
Bibliographic catalog of Elena Emelchenkova’s publications: Chinese noun phrase, 们 -men, punctuation, 补语, syntax and translation.
Linear Structure of the Noun Phrase in Chinese
Puti Podnebesnoy, vol. XII, part 1. Minsk State Linguistic University, pp. 46-55.
On the Semantics of the Suffix 们 -men in Chinese
New World. New Language. New Thinking, issue VIII. Diplomatic Academy of the Russian MFA, pp. 30-36.
On the Power of the Full Stop and the Cost of the Comma: From the History of Chinese Punctuation
Puti k nefritovomu istochniku, a volume for Prof. N. A. Samoylov. St Petersburg: RHGA, pp. 441-465.
Evolution of Chinese Linguists’ Views on the Complement (补语 bǔyǔ) in the Sentence
Vestnik of Saint Petersburg University. Asian and African Studies, 15(2), pp. 307-331. DOI: 10.21638/spbu13.2023.206.
The academic website of Elena Emelchenkova: research on modern Chinese, publications, books, materials, lectures and teaching work.
Teaching and consultations- Profile
- researcher and teacher
- Focus
- grammar, translation, text, methodology
- Formats
- books, publications, lectures, materials
Academic profile
Facts and Sources
Based on the public SPbU Faculty profile, SPbU Pure, publications and bibliographic sources.
Sentence laboratory
Chinese.
See the connections.
A short sentence contains a whole system. Each element has its own place and role.
Who?
The participant
我 refers to the speaker. Here it is the subject: the person who reads.
Where?
The location
在图书馆 indicates the location: in the library. In this example it comes before the verb.
Doing what?
The action
看 in 看书 means “read”. Its translation depends on the word it combines with.
Reading what?
The object
书 can refer to a book or books. Here the object follows the verb 看.
I am reading a book in the library.
Explore the atlasResearch areas
Modern Chinese as a Research Field
Grammar, syntax, terminology, translation and methodology appear here as connected layers of one language system.
Modern Chinese
Grammar, vocabulary, text and usage of modern Chinese as an interconnected system.
Noun Phrase and Syntax
Linear noun phrase structure, modifier order, syntactic boundaries and reference.
们 -men, 补语 and Punctuation
Small forms that change the grammatical and semantic analysis of Chinese text.
Translation and Terminology
Russian-Chinese translation, terminology choices, professional context and semantic precision.
Chinese Teaching Methodology
How to explain Chinese as a system linking form, meaning and use, rather than a set of rules.
System
Books, courses, materials and publications are not separate
The site works as a map: a topic leads to publications, textbooks, materials and teaching formats.
On the bookshelf
From the page
to understanding.
Vocabulary, grammar, practice. A book as a structured learning path.
Typographic book cards
328 · 2024
Chinese Course: HSK 1 Grammar and Vocabulary
A textbook for the new HSK 3.0 standard: updated vocabulary, grammar blocks and exercises.
- Authors
- Elena Emelchenkova, Evgenia Mitkina
- Publisher
- KARO
- Language
- Russian / Chinese
440 · 2024
Chinese Course: HSK 2 Grammar and Vocabulary
The continuation of the HSK textbook line: vocabulary, grammar and reading practice.
- Authors
- Elena Emelchenkova, Evgenia Mitkina
- Publisher
- KARO
- Language
- Russian / Chinese
Bookshelf
Chinese Language Books and Textbooks
New-standard HSK 1 and HSK 2 textbooks, the Russian-adapted Boya Chinese line, books and academic publications by Elena Emelchenkova on Chinese, grammar and text.
Chinese Course: HSK 1 Grammar and Vocabulary
A textbook for the new HSK 3.0 standard: updated vocabulary, grammar blocks and exercises.
Chinese Course: HSK 2 Grammar and Vocabulary
The continuation of the HSK textbook line: vocabulary, grammar and reading practice.
Boya Chinese: Russian-Adapted Textbook Series
A Russian-adapted version of the Boya Chinese series, including lexical and grammar reference materials for the volumes.
Lectures
Lectures and Talks
Lectures, conference talks, seminars and public presentations on Chinese grammar, translation, culture and teaching methodology.
The Linguistic Landscape of a Capital City Metro: Beijing
An oral presentation on the linguistic landscape of the Beijing metro, listed in the SPbU Pure academic profile.
What DeepSeek Does Not Say: Russian-Chinese Machine Translation
An oral presentation on the specifics of machine translation between Russian and Chinese, listed in SPbU Pure.
Fifty Shades of (Im)politeness in Chinese Language and Culture
A public topic on language, culture, pragmatics and complex rules of communicative behavior.
Article or Not an Article: That Is the Question
A topic at the intersection of grammar, reference and ways of describing the Chinese noun phrase.
Atlas
Atlas of Chinese
Grammar, HSK, translation and methodology as connected topics rather than separate shelves.
Trunk
Systematic understanding of Chinese: structure, meaning and use.
Branches
HSK, translation, terminology, methodology, publications and lectures.
Fruit
Courses, books, materials, consultations and learning routes.
Materials
Materials on Chinese Grammar, HSK and Translation
An open library of Chinese grammar notes, HSK selections, terminology tables, exercises and teaching materials.
HSK selectionOpen
How to Start HSK Preparation Systematically
A preparation guide: vocabulary, grammar, review and the connection between exercises and real understanding.
Grammar noteOpen
Chinese Noun Phrase: From Modification to Reference
A short introduction to why element order and noun-phrase boundaries matter in Chinese text analysis.
TableCourse access
Terminology in Russian-Chinese Translation
A terminology table structure: rendering, context, source, note and risk of error.
Your route
Start with Your Task
Choose the closest goal to reach relevant courses, materials and academic content.
I study ChineseHSK, grammar, books and materials matched to your level.I teach ChineseMethodology reviews, publications and Atlas topics.I work with translationTerminology, semantic precision and complex text analysis.I need an expert or speakerLectures, seminars and collaboration with organizations.
Teaching
Courses, Consultations and Teaching Formats
The teaching section is a natural extension of academic work: HSK, grammar, translation, methodology consultations and public talks.
BeginnerBy request
HSK 1: Grammar and Vocabulary of the New Standard
A starting course that organizes HSK 1 into clear grammar blocks and vocabulary themes.
Beginner+By request
HSK 2: Grammar and Vocabulary of the New Standard
The continuation of the HSK line: grammar, vocabulary, exercises and more confident short-text reading.
IntermediateIn preparation
Modern Chinese Grammar
A course for learners who already study Chinese and want to see its internal mechanics.
Individual Chinese Language Consultation
A diagnosis of level, goals and route: what to study, in what order, and how to make Chinese systematic.
Lecture or Public Talk
A talk for a university, cultural center, educational project or professional community.
Methodology Consultation for Teachers
How to explain grammar, structure HSK preparation and work with errors without reducing the language to tables.
A reason to talk
Editorial AI illustrationResearch beyond the article
A good conversation starts
with a question.
Where does a rule end?
Chinese grammar, usage and cases that do not fit into a short table.
Discuss a lectureCan everything be translated?
Meaning, terminology and the limits of literal translation between Russian and Chinese.
Discuss a lectureWhat can a Chinese book tell us?
Text, reading, punctuation and ways of organising knowledge.
Discuss a lectureTopics to discuss with universities, teachers and cultural organisations.