Multiple Classifier Constructions in Chinese: Semantic Representations and Interpretation Mechanism

After critically reviewing previous analyses, this paper proposes an alternative explanation, arguing that the basic structure of multiple classifier constructions (MCC) in Chinese is either number phrase + determiner phrase or vice versa, together forming a whole constituent. MCCs require a defini...

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Main Author: Yongzhong Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Ljubljana Press (Založba Univerze v Ljubljani) 2025-07-01
Series:Acta Linguistica Asiatica
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Online Access:https://journals.uni-lj.si/ala/article/view/21781
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