Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-349) and index.
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Notes on Transcription; Features, Abbreviations, and Symbols; Prefaces; 1. Introduction; 2. The Sound Inventory; 3. Combinations And Variation; 4. The Syllable; 5. Words And Compounds; 6. Stress; 7. The Word-Length Problem; 8. The Word-Order Problem; 9. The [omitted] Suffix; 10. Tone: Basic Properties; 11. Tone 3 Sandhi (T3s); 12. Rhythm In Poetry; 13. Connected Speech And Other Dialects; 14. Theoretical Implications; Appendix: Full Syllables in Standard Chinese; References; Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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The fully revised edition of San Duanmu's popular introduction to Chinese phonology reflects recent research and theoretical advances in particular work in feature, syllable, and stress. The author has also added a chapter on rhythm in poetry. Reviews of the first edition. 'Every phonologist and student of Chinese linguistics will find something valuable from the book because of its wealth of data and insightful analyses.' Yen-Hwei Lin, Phonology. 'Approachable by anyone with the slightest interest in Chinese languages or phonology.' Jie Zhang Linguist. 'A flowing, integrated approach that add.
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Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002.