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Numeral Classifiers and Classifier Languages: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

Numeral Classifiers and Classifier Languages: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

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Numeral Classifiers and Classifier Languages explores the differences and commonalities between Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, three major classifier languages, through empirical evidence and corpus analyses. It addresses syntactic, semantic, psychological, and philosophical issues about classifier constructions and provides insights into debates in linguistics and neighboring inter-disciplinary areas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 29 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


Focusing mainly on classifiers, Numeral Classifiers and Classifier Languages delves into a comprehensive exploration of three major classifier languages: Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. This comprehensive book offers detailed discussions, backed by robust empirical evidence and corpus analyses. It seeks to test theoretical hypotheses regarding the differences and commonalities between numeral classifier languages and other mainly article languages, in an endeavor to uncover universals or typological characteristics. The collection of essays assembled here from esteemed scholars across various fields holds immense significance in the realm of linguistics for several reasons. Firstly, it specifically targets three representative classifier languages in Asia, providing valuable insights and offering solutions to syntactic, semantic, psychological, and philosophical issues related to classifier constructions. Secondly, it addresses the ensuing debates that may arise within the field of linguistics and neighboring inter-disciplinary areas. Lastly, this book is of immense interest to advanced students and scholars specializing in East Asian languages.

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 154 x 233 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367635282

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