Journal article
Glimpses of Hankou Phonological History
Journal of Chinese linguistics, Vol.37(2), pp.187-206
01/01/2009
Abstract
The modern metropolis of Wuhan comprises three earlier cities, i.e., Hankou, Hanyang, and Wuchang. For modern Wuhan we have several different phonological descriptions, and for pre-modern Hankou there are romanized records reaching back 125 years. On the basis of these sources it is possible to trace the history of the Hankou sound system for the past century and quarter. Such a study reveals that the phonological history of this dialect was quite complex and reflects contact and convergence as well as simple historical sound change. Adapted from the source document
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- Title: Subtitle
- Glimpses of Hankou Phonological History
- Creators
- W South Coblin
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of Chinese linguistics, Vol.37(2), pp.187-206
- ISSN
- 0091-3723
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/01/2009
- Academic Unit
- Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures
- Record Identifier
- 9984095160202771
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