Asymmetry and Markedness Theory II: Form and Meaning (1) (Chinese Linguistics)
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- Synopsis
- This second volume examines asymmetry in language by focusing on how linguistic form and meaning align or diverge.Building on the concepts introduced in Volume 1, this volume analyzes symmetry and asymmetry in form-meaning relations using examples from antonym pairs, subject-object contrasts, and the markedness patterns of adjectives. It integrates several linguistic levels, emphasizing how functional and cognitive factors drive these phenomena. The concluding discussion posits that asymmetry persists as a core feature of language, whereas symmetry is conditional and transient.This volume will appeal to linguists, language educators, and anyone seeking deeper insights into linguistic structure and function, particularly in Chinese linguistics, markedness research, and comparative language studies.
- Copyright:
- 2026
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 354 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781040410851
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781040410820, 9781041094432, 9781003653929
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 09/23/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Shen Jiaxuan
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Language Arts
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.