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The Evolution Of The Chinese Language

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Author : Joseph Edkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language written by Joseph Edkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with China categories.

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language

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Author : Joseph Edkins
language : en
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Release Date : 2018-02-04

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language written by Joseph Edkins and has been published by Forgotten Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-04 with Foreign Language Study categories.

Excerpt from The Evolution of the Chinese Language: As Exemplifying the Origin and Growth of Human Speech There are many reasons 'why the great Asiatic languages which have literatures should all have sprung from one stem, which may have been current in Asia ten thousand years ago. The power to produce a literature, for example, is hereditary, and the having that power points to a common origin. But this book does not enter on the question. The believer in one original language, and the believer in several, may alike read it without finding any contradiction of their views. Its aim is of a humbler kind. It takes advantage of the simplicity in structure, and regularity in change, belonging to the speech of one people, and proceeds to look steadily at the problem how did that people become possessed of their peculiar speech. The evolution of this one language is kept before the mind exclusively in order that attention may be fixed upon the physiological phenomena present in the origin and growth of speech. Special prominence is given to the priority of the lips in making letters when compared with the teeth, tongue and palate, involving as a consequence the priority of labial roots over others. The necessary activity of the hand in root-making is described as being of high importance in originating pronouns, and the distinction between verbs and nouns, as well as in marking dimensions in space and opposition in qualities. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A History Of The Chinese Language

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Author : Hongyuan Dong
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-04-16

A History Of The Chinese Language written by Hongyuan Dong and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-16 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

A History of the Chinese Language provides a comprehensive introduction to the historical development of the Chinese language from its proto Sino-Tibetan roots in prehistoric times to Modern Standard Chinese. Taking a highly accessible and balanced approach, it presents a chronological survey of the various stages of Chinese language development, covering crucial aspects such as phonology, syntax and semantics. Features include: Coverage of the key historical stages in Chinese language development, such as Old Chinese, Middle Chinese, Early Modern Chinese, Classical Chinese and Modern Standard Chinese Treatment of core linguistic aspects of the Chinese language including phonological changes, grammatical development, lexical evolution, vernacular writing, Chinese characters and Modern Chinese dialects Inclusion of many authentic Chinese legends and texts throughout the book, presented through a rigorous framework of linguistic analysis to help students to build up strong critical and evaluative skills and acquire valuable cultural knowledge Integration of materials from different disciplines, such as archaeology, anthropology, history and sociolinguistics, to highlight the cultural and social background of each period of the language Helpful appendices to aid students with no prior knowledge of linguistics or the Chinese language Companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/dong offering a wealth of supplementary resources such as additional exercises, answer keys and audio recordings of the sounds of Middle and Old Chinese. Written by a highly experienced instructor, A History of the Chinese Language will be an essential resource for beginning students of Chinese Language and Linguistics and for anyone interested in the history and culture of China.

A Cultural History Of The Chinese Language

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Author : Sharron Gu
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2011-12-22

A Cultural History Of The Chinese Language written by Sharron Gu and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-22 with Literary Criticism categories.

Chinese, one of the oldest active languages, evolved over 5,000 years. As such, it makes for a fascinating case study in the development of language. This cultural history of Chinese demonstrates that the language grew and responded to its music and visual expression in a manner very similar to contemporary English and other Western languages. Within Chinese cultural history lie the answers to numerous questions that have haunted scholars for decades: How does language relate to worldview? What would happen to law after its language loses absolute binding power? How do music, visual, and theatrical images influence literature? By presenting Chinese not as a system of signs but as the history of a community, this study shows how language has expanded the scope of Chinese imagination and offers a glimpse into the future of younger languages throughout the world.

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language As Exemplifying The Origin And Growth Of Human Speech

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Author : Joseph Edkins
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language As Exemplifying The Origin And Growth Of Human Speech written by Joseph Edkins and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1888 edition. Excerpt: ... and i by the narrowness of the aperture. These primitive vowels were followed by u, il which are less visible';from without and would be later. There are other Chinese vowels found in j= tan, T ting, W keny, - she, - chio. All these vowels may have been formed from a by tendency to variation. The modern Chinese o represents the ancient a. The i of old Chinese as formed by the convex front of the tongue advancing to very near the palatal arch is after s, sh, ch, in modern Chinese exchanged for a peculiar vowel % formed by narrowing the orifice between the tongue and palate. The older o and ii have both become u. So it is with other vowels. The old have changed into the new. The lesson taught by studying the ancient sounds and the dialects is that the farther we go back the nearer we approach to unity. As the consonants are reduced to labials in the first instance, so the vowels are reduced to a which would be the first to obtain currency because it is most observable by the eye. III. GROUPING OF THE LETTERS. The tongue of any one speaking is from time to time moved upward to contract or shut the sound passage. The lower lip moves upward also. This makes a fourfold division, that is to say we have gutturals, palatals, dentals and labials. The upper lip and teeth with the palate are at rest. The lower lip, and teeth with the tip, front and back of the tongue are always kept moving. The air coming from the lungs may be a breathing or a voice. In either case there is the formation of a letter in Chinese. The breathing is h which may be high or low, the high breathing being caused by increased quickness in vibration in the sound passage at the back of the tongue. With voice the letters formed may he b, d, g, z, zh, m etc. The vowels are..

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language

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Author : Joseph Edkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language As Exemplifying The Origin And Growth Of Human Speech

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Author : Joseph Edkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1887

The Evolution Of The Chinese Language As Exemplifying The Origin And Growth Of Human Speech written by Joseph Edkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1887 with categories.

Evolution Of The Chinese Langu

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Author : Joseph 1823-1905 Edkins
language : en
Publisher: Wentworth Press
Release Date : 2016-08-26

Evolution Of The Chinese Langu written by Joseph 1823-1905 Edkins and has been published by Wentworth Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-26 with History categories.

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The Evolution Of The Chinese Language

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Author : Joseph Edkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888

Chinese

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Author : Jerry Norman
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1988-01-21

Chinese written by Jerry Norman and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988-01-21 with Foreign Language Study categories.

A study of the Chinese language, tracing its history from its beginings in the second millennium BC to the present day.

Evolution Of The Chinese Langu

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