Polyfunctionality of ‘Give’ in Hui Varieties of Chinese: A Typological and Areal Perspective
The morpheme ‘give’ is among the most well-studied lexical items in the realm of grammaticalization. This study sets out to provide a typological and areal analysis of the distinct forms and multiple functions of ‘give’ in 27 varieties of Hui Chinese, a lesser-known group of Sinitic languages. Makin...
Main Authors: | Wen Lu, Pui Yiu Szeto |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-09-01
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Series: | Languages |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2226-471X/8/3/217 |
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