Old sound system

Author: Zheng Zhang Shangfang
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: The study of Old Chinese phonology focuses on the phonological system and syllable structure of Old Chinese, including the internal combination structure, changes, and functions of initials and finals, as well as the patterns of its connection with the Qieyun system (phonological evolution rules and mechanisms), and even its reflections in dialects and related languages. Researching Old Chinese phonology aims to understand the original state of the phonological history of Chinese, to explain various difficult-to-understand phonological phenomena and vocabulary and grammar phenomena related to phonology in ancient texts and documents, and also to further explore the origins of certain phenomena in modern standard Chinese and dialects.