Language change in a constructional network: the emergence of Mandarin [bi N hai N] comparative constructions
This paper explores the mechanisms of and motivations for two unconventional comparative constructions in Mandarin: [bi Ni hai Ni] and [bi Ni hai Nj]. They are unconventional in that the item expressing the dimension along which the comparison is made is a noun rather than an adjective. It is shown...
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| Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2025-02-01
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| Series: | Cognitive Linguistics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/cog-2024-0019 |
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