As the second volume of a two-volume set that presents a comprehensive
syntactical picture of Singapore Mandarin, this title analyses various
expressions relating to number, quantity, time and place, composite
sentences and the characteristics and standardisation of Singapore
Mandarin. The first two chapters discuss expressions of number,
quantity, time and place in Singapore Mandarin and touch upon the
differences in these expressions between Singapore and Chinese
Mandarin (Putonghua). Composite sentences are then analysed, covering
seven types of compound sentences and eight types of complex
sentences, as well as connective words with a focus on conjunctions.
The final part of the volume analyses the characteristics of Singapore
Mandarin grammar compared with Chinese Mandarin, on the level of
phrase, lexicon and sentence. From the perspectives of language
contact, political and social contexts and bilingualism, it summarises
the possible reasons for the differences between the two varieties of
Chinese and points out primary challenges and major concerns of the
standardisation of Singapore Mandarin. With rich and authentic
language examples, the book will serve as a must read for learners and
teachers of Mandarin Chinese and linguistics scholars interested in
global Chinese and especially Singapore Mandarin.
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ISBN
9781000804041
Publisert
2023
Utgave
1. utgave
Utgiver
Taylor & Francis
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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