Can I read The Meaning of Classifier-Noun Phrases in Nung on EtoBox?
The Meaning of Classifier-Noun Phrases in Nung by Phan Thuy Dung is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Meaning of Classifier-Noun Phrases in Nung about?
This thesis explores the meaning and usage of Classifier-Noun (CL-N) phrases in the Nung language, spoken in northeastern Vietnam, based on fieldwork data. It argues that Nung CL-N phrases presuppose uniqueness without presupposing existence, affecting their syntactic distribution compared to bare noun phrases. The dissertation contributes to linguistic theory by highlighting the distinct semantic properties of Nung CL-N phrases and their implications for understanding classifier systems in languages.
- Author
- Phan Thuy Dung
- Language
- EN