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Loanwords in the Chinese Language
Loanwords in the Chinese Language
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A loanword, or wailaici, is a word from a foreign language that has been naturalized in the recipient language. This volume is the first book-length work to chart the developmental trajectory, features, functions, and categories of loanwords into Chinese, combining theoretical reflections with real-life examples. It will be an essential reference for students, scholars, and general readers interested in Chinese loanwords, linguistics, and language and culture.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
A loanword, also known as a wailaici, is a term that possesses a similar meaning and phonetic structure to a word originating from a foreign language and has been assimilated into the recipient language. Throughout history, cultural interactions between China and various other nations have resulted in the introduction and integration of a vast array of loanwords into the Chinese language. Taking a diachronic approach, this comprehensive volume stands as the first book-length work to chronicle the developmental journey, characteristics, functions, and categories of loanwords into Chinese.
The author begins by providing a general introduction to the Chinese loanword system, delving further to examine trends and standardization in Chinese loanword studies and the broader research landscape of contemporary loanword studies. By integrating theoretical reflections with real-life examples of Chinese loanwords, the author explores not only well-established instances from dictionaries but also numerous significant loanwords adopted in the 21st century. The author demonstrates how the intricacies of the Chinese loanword system are intricately intertwined with the complexities of the Chinese character system.
This title serves as a vital reference for students, scholars, and general readers with an interest in Chinese loanwords, linguistics, language, and culture.
Weight: 530g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367674601
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