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A one-stop, comprehensive account of the key developments in the phonological history of Chinese.
Author : Zhongwei Shen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 37,3 MB
Release : 2020-06-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1107135842
A one-stop, comprehensive account of the key developments in the phonological history of Chinese.
Author : William H. Baxter
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 940 pages
File Size : 33,42 MB
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3110857081
TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks as well as studies that provide new insights by building bridges to neighbouring fields such as neuroscience and cognitive science. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing.
Author : Edwin G. Pulleyblank
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 30,61 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0774843373
Published in the early part of this century, Bernhard Karlgren's classic work Etudes sur la phonologie chinoise laid the foundation in western sinology for the scientific reconstruction of Chinese pronunciation. In this present study E.G. Pulleyblank gives the first full-scale review of Karlgren's work, taking into account advances in knowledge over the past fifty years in both the history of the Chinese language and in general linguistic theory.
Author : Hongyuan Dong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 43,83 MB
Release : 2014-04-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1317743903
A History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its proto Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of Chinese language development, covering crucial aspects such as phonology, syntax and semantics. Features include: Coverage of the key historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese and Modern Standard Chinese Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, Chinese characters and Modern Chinese dialects Inclusion of many authentic Chinese legends and texts throughout the book, presented through a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up strong critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, anthropology, history and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language Helpful appendices to aid students with no prior knowledge of linguistics or the Chinese language Companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/dong offering a wealth of supplementary resources such as additional exercises, answer keys and audio recordings of the sounds of Middle and Old Chinese. Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for beginning students of Chinese Language and Linguistics and for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.
Author : Nathan W. Hill
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 45,48 MB
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1107146488
An original new perspective on the shared history of Burmese, Chinese, and Tibetan, with a particular focus on their phonological development.
Author : Jialing Wang
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 38,94 MB
Release : 2013-02-06
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3110822016
Author : Wang Li
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 16,41 MB
Release : 2024-10-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1003813739
As the first volume of a two-volume set on the history of Chinese phonology, this book introduces the basics of the discipline and charts the history of phonology from the pre-Qin period to the Song dynasty. Based on abundant phonological materials, the author divides the history of Chinese phonology into nine historical periods, which helps illuminate its evolutions and principles. The first part of the book explains the fundamental concepts of the history and studies of Chinese phonology, including the rhyme dictionary, the rhyme table, dialect, and methodology, as well as fanqie, rhyme sets, division, and articulation. The second part discusses Chinese phonology across the first six periods, from the pre-Qin era (before 206 BCE) to the Song dynasty (960–1279), elucidating the phonological development and characteristics in terms of initials, rhyme groups, and tones. This title will be of great value for scholars and students studying Chinese phonology, Chinese linguistics, and readers interested in the essence of rhyming behind classic Chinese lyrics, poetry, drama, and other forms of verse.
Author : Chin-Chuan Cheng
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 93 pages
File Size : 14,28 MB
Release : 2011-05-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 3110866404
A Synchronic Phonology of Mandarin Chinese.
Author : William S.-Y. Wang
Publisher :
Page : 793 pages
File Size : 33,86 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0199856338
The Oxford Handbook of Chinese Linguistics offers a broad and comprehensive coverage of the entire field from a multi-disciplinary perspective. All chapters are contributed by leading scholars in their respective areas. This Handbook contains eight sections: history, languages and dialects, language contact, morphology, syntax, phonetics and phonology, socio-cultural aspects and neuro-psychological aspects. It provides not only a diachronic view of how languages evolve, but also a synchronic view of how languages in contact enrich each other by borrowing new words, calquing loan translation and even developing new syntactic structures. It also accompanies traditional linguistic studies of grammar and phonology with empirical evidence from psychology and neurocognitive sciences. In addition to research on the Chinese language and its major dialect groups, this handbook covers studies on sign languages and non-Chinese languages, such as the Austronesian languages spoken in Taiwan.
Author : San Duanmu
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 40,41 MB
Release : 2007-10-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0199215782
This comprehensive study of Chinese phonology covers both factual description and theoretical analyses. In addition, efforts have been made to avoid unecessary jargon and to introduce relevant theories in a non-technical way.