How Long to Read Pivotal Constructions in Chinese

How Long Does it Take to Read Pivotal Constructions in Chinese?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 30 minutes to read Pivotal Constructions in Chinese by Rui Peng

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This book presents a detailed analysis of the Chinese pivotal constructions (PVCs) and their diachronic developments from a constructionalist perspective, with the focus on the growth of the constructional hierarchies of these constructions and the changes with respect to both the form and meaning properties over time. The most important enabling factor behind the diachronic developments of the PVCs has been the sanction of the new instances conflicting with the constructions’ specifications. Throughout history the PVCs have grown along the two dimensions, i.e., inclusiveness and multileveledness, leading to a steady increase in the sizes of their constructional hierarchies. The two-dimensional expansion of the PVCs’ constructional hierarchies has been accompanied by the gradual relaxation of the conditions constraining the earliest instances, on multiple schematicity levels. This book will be valuable to scholars working on diachronic construction grammar and language change as well as to those interested in the history of Chinese language.

How long is Pivotal Constructions in Chinese?

Pivotal Constructions in Chinese by Rui Peng is 265 pages long, and a total of 67,575 words.

This makes it 89% the length of the average book. It also has 83% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Pivotal Constructions in Chinese Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 9 minutes to read Pivotal Constructions in Chinese aloud.

What Reading Level is Pivotal Constructions in Chinese?

Pivotal Constructions in Chinese is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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