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From Middle Chinese to Modern Cantonese (Part 2).
- Source :
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Journal of Chinese Linguistics . Jun 1984 12(2):334-388. - Publication Year :
- 1984
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Abstract
- Examines the historical changes affecting the Cantonese "finals." These changes fall into four broad categories: (1) vowel shift, (2) the realignment of Middle Chinese "inner" and "outer" rimes, (3) the genesis of the Cantonese syllable structure restraint, and (4) an assortment of fairly low-level allophonic distribution rules. (SED)
Details
- Language :
- English
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Chinese Linguistics
- Publication Type :
- Editorial & Opinion
- Accession number :
- EJ299831
- Document Type :
- Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles