Abstract
The present paper discusses Cantonese equative constructions from a typological perspective, highlighting the following two points. First, an equative construction formed with only degree marking is allowed in Cantonese. This equative construction, which cannot be classified by typologies in the literature, was predicted not to exist. Second, a comparison of equative constructions in Cantonese and Mandarin reveals that Cantonese equative degree marking employs more markers and prefers a demonstrative of degree to a morpheme of 'equally'.
| Translated title of the contribution | Cahiers de Linguistique d'Asie Orientale |
|---|---|
| Original language | Chinese (Traditional) |
| Pages (from-to) | 61-85 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Journal | Cahiers de Linguistique d'Asie Orientale |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2019 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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