Equation Constructions in Mandarin Chinese

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Springer Verlag, Singapore
10 February 2026

Language: reference & general; Grammar, syntax

Series: Studies in East Asian Linguistics

This book delves deep into how the concepts of identity and similarity, which are fundamental to human beings, are expressed in the grammar of Mandarin Chinese. Here, we investigate a variety of constructions in Mandarin that can convey equivalence between entities, kinds, degrees and manners, which are generally referred to as “equation constructions.” It has been observed cross-linguistically that equation constructions (partially) share similar morphological structures, and the overarching question addressed in this book is to what extent these conceptually linked constructions can be formally subjected to a uniform analysis. The main target audience of this book includes linguistics researchers, graduate and advanced undergraduate students in Linguistics or Chinese, as well as researchers in related fields with an interest in the concepts of identity and similarity.

By: Yenan Sun
Imprint: Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of Publication: Singapore
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9789819530854
ISBN 10: 9819530857
Series: Studies in East Asian Linguistics
Pages: 151
Publication Date: 10 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Dr. Yenan Sun is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr. Sun holds a PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and a BA in Chinese Language and Literature from Nanjing University. Her primary research interests are Semantics, Pragmatics, and their interaction with Syntax. She has worked on various topics including degree, tense and aspect, and discourse structure, and her work has appeared in reputable journals including Natural Language and Linguistic Theory, Journal of East Asian Linguistics and Journal of Chinese Linguistics.

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