Daniel Hole: 1 book
Focus and Background Marking in Mandarin Chinese
System and Theory behind cai, jiu, dou and ye
Language: English
Release Date: August 2, 2004
This is an investigation into the grammaticalized system of focus-background agreement in Mandarin Chinese. The particles cái, jiù, dou and ye are, in a specific use type, shown to form the core of a highly systematic paradigm.
This book is not just a valuable companion for anyone interested in...
