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From Middle Chinese to Modern Cantonese (Part 2).

Authors :
Chen, Matthew Y.
Newman, John
Source :
Journal of Chinese Linguistics. Jun 1984 12(2):334-388.
Publication Year :
1984

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