Q:

How have Classical Chinese negative elements (e.g. 否、無) preserved in dialects?

1
Like
Answer
Comment
Flag
Thanks for your feedback!
A:

1 Answer

rank
1
1
Like
Comment
Flag
As part of my study of Classical Chinese, I'm looking into how the various negative elements in Classical Chinese (e.g. 不、非、否、弗、莫、未、勿、etc) have been preserved in Chinese dialects. This is not exactly an in-depth or detailed essay. I'm just looking for a brief overview, basically. Word length is 1500 words, and I'm also trying to incorporate something about how they're still used in public signs and the like, and why (which is getting posted to another topic elsewhere). This only relates to the use of negative elements, other bits are only going to be included if they're relevant. If anyone can give me any help, that would be great. It's also due Friday... (I've been slack). Suggested readings would be great too.  more
chinese-forums.com

Related Videos

Add your answer...

Top Answerers

1.
Cheap SSL Certificates
7 Answers in the past week
2.
vanity fair
7 Answers in the past week
3.
Robert Turner
4 Answers in the past week

Top Askers

1.
Frank Bell
2 Questions in the past week
2.
Frank Bigaglow
3 Questions in the past week
3.
Charles McAtee
2 Questions in the past week

Top Supporters

1.
Tom Wagner
9 Likes given in the past week
2.
Susan Brunner
3 Likes given in the past week
3.
CableAnd OtherThings Too
2 Likes given in the past week
...