Jiang, Song

The Semantics of Chinese Classifiers and Linguistic Relativity

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ISBN 13:: 9780367598129
author:: Jiang, Song
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Routledge
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2020
Pages:: 216
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 15.6 centimeters (0.43 kg
Genre:: Reference & Language, Languages, General,
Condition:: New
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The Semantics of Chinese Classifiers and Linguistic Relativity explores the meaning behind Chinese classifiers within the framework of cognitive linguistics. This study examines how the semantic relationship between a classifier and its associated nouns affects linguistic relativity and language acquisition.

By investigating the correlation between classifiers and their associated nouns, this book sheds light on the underlying structure of the Chinese language. The findings have significant implications for our understanding of language and cognition.

This monograph is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in linguistics, language acquisition, and cognitive science.

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