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oa Negation in Longxi Qiang
- Source: Language and Linguistics, Volume 20, Issue 4, Sept 2019, p. 660 - 694
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- 10 May 2017
- 03 Feb 2018
- 24 Sept 2019
Abstract
Abstract
Negation in Longxi Qiang shows distinctive features in comparison to other recorded Qiang varieties. The choice between the two negative prefixes /mí-/ and /mì-/ and the volition indicated by these two negative markers in Longxi Qiang are similar to those of negators pu31 and mei55 in Wenchuan Mandarin. To a large extent, pu31 corresponds to /mí-/ and mei55 corresponds to /mì-/. Moreover, two negative constructions with positive meaning in Wenchuan Mandarin are borrowed into Longxi Qiang. I believe that the development of a negation system similar to Wenchuan Mandarin in Longxi Qiang is not a coincidence; language contact is an important factor accounting for it.
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