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...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sun, Yenan (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, [2026]
Series:Studies in East Asian linguistics.
Subjects:
Description
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...
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