Equation constructions in Mandarin Chinese /
This book delves deep into how the concepts of identity and similarity, which are fundamental to human beings, are expressed in the grammar of Mandarin Chinese.Here, we investigate a variety of constructions in Mandarin that can convey equivalence between entities, kinds, degrees and manners, which...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Singapore :
Springer,
[2026]
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| Series: | Studies in East Asian linguistics.
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| Summary: | This book delves deep into how the concepts of identity and similarity, which are fundamental to human beings, are expressed in the grammar of Mandarin Chinese.Here, we investigate a variety of constructions in Mandarin that can convey equivalence between entities, kinds, degrees and manners, which are generally referred to as ""equation... |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 151 pages) : illustrations. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789819530861 (electronic bk.) 9819530865 |