Characterization of the Cantonese dialect, with special reference to its modified tones

Chapter I - The Cantonese Dialect is characterized by its rich tonal system, which in this introductory chapter is compared with the tonal systems of four of the principal dialects of China, viz. the Peking, Shanghai, Hokkien and Hakka dialects. Chapter II - From historical and other records it is s...

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Main Author: Whitaker, Katherine P. K.
Published: SOAS, University of London 1952
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.243889