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On the nature of morphological alternations in Archaic Chinese and their relevance to morphosyntax

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: While sound glosses from the Six Dynasties and early Tang provide direct evidence for morphological alternations in Archaic Chinese, studies on the syntax of this language generally disregard these data. This neglect is due in part to perceived unreliability of these sound glosses. In this paper, I first argue that the arguments against their reliability do not stand scrutiny, and that they are not a simple philological curiosity, but have the potential to enrich studies on Archaic Chinese syntax, and plead for more collaboration between syntacticians and historical phonologists.

Source: Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies

DOI: 10.1017/s0041977x22000854

Author: Guillaume Jacques

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Institut National des Langues et Civilisations Orientales, Centre de Recherches Linguistiques sur l'Asie Orientale

Language: English

Topic: Linguistics and language evolution

Subfield: Language and Linguistics

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,255

OpenAlex ID: W4311387379