Big talk dialect

Author: Yi Zhongtian / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: "Talking Dialects" is another distinctive linguistic work by Professor Yi Zhongtian, following his previous unique interpretation of "Reading Cities." In the book, Yi Zhongtian delves into his new field, "Linguistics," conducting a comprehensive examination of the cultural aspects of Chinese dialects. With his (consistent witty and humorous) writing style, he explores the origins of dialects, showcases their characteristics, and presents content that spans ancient and modern times, across various regions. The book is so engaging that readers find it hard to put down, leaving them with a lasting impression and broadened horizons. It has been praised by industry professionals as a highly readable academic work.
China has long had various sayings related to the South and the North: "Southward in a carriage heading north," "Southern campaigns and northern battles," "Traveling to and from the south and north," "Going south and north," and so on. These expressions cannot be reversed or interchanged. For example, "Southward in a carriage heading north" cannot be said as "Northward in a carriage heading south," and "Southern campaigns and northern battles" cannot be said as "Southern battles and northern campaigns." Similarly, "Southern tones and northern tunes" cannot be said as "Southern tunes and northern tones." Strange! Why is "south" associated with "tone" while "north" is associated with "tune"?
"Talking Dialects" is another distinctive linguistic work by Professor Yi Zhongtian, following his previous unique interpretation of "Reading Cities." In the book, Yi Zhongtian delves into his new field, "Linguistics," conducting a comprehensive examination of the cultural aspects of Chinese dialects. With his (consistent witty and humorous) writing style, he explores the origins of dialects, showcases their characteristics, and presents content that spans ancient and modern times, across various regions. The book is so engaging that readers find it hard to put down, leaving them with a lasting impression and broadened horizons. It has been praised by industry professionals as a highly readable academic work.
China has long had various sayings related to the South and the North: "Southward in a carriage heading north," "Southern campaigns and northern battles," "Traveling to and from the south and north," "Going south and north," and so on. These expressions cannot be reversed or interchanged. For example, "Southward in a carriage heading north" cannot be said as "Northward in a carriage heading south," and "Southern campaigns and northern battles" cannot be said as "Southern battles and northern campaigns." Similarly, "Southern tones and northern tunes" cannot be said as "Southern tunes and northern tones." Strange! Why is "south" associated with "tone" while "north" is associated with "tune"?