Modality, subjectivity, and semantic change a cross-linguistic perspective
This text is a cross-linguistic exploration of semantic and functional change in modal markers. With a focus on Japanese and - to a lesser extent - Chinese, it is a countercheck to hypotheses built on the Indo-European languages
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2012, 2012
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Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
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- Includes bibliographical references and index