Classifier Structures in Mandarin Chinese (Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm])

Niina Ning Zhang

ISBN 10: 3110303744 / ISBN 13: 9783110303742

Published by Walter de Gruyter, 2013

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331 pages. 9.29x6.30x0.94 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classifier Structures in Mandarin Chinese (Trends in Linguistics. Studies and Monographs [Tilsm])
• Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3110303744
• ISBN 13: 9783110303742
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis

In Classifier Structure in Mandarin Chinese, Niina Ning Zhang proposes a new approach to the count-mass contrast, and the properties and functions of classifiers when they occur with numerals, with various quantifiers, in compounds, and in reduplicative forms. The new approach makes a significant contribution to our understanding of the existence of classifiers in numeral classifier languages. The investigation also uncovers that certain non-classifier languages lack only one type of classifiers, whereas other non-classifier languages may lack other types of classifiers.

About the Author

Niina Ning Zhang, National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan.