Degree reduplication in Mandarin Chinese

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https://doi.org/10.11576/glow-1263

Keywords:

Degree, Reduplication, Intensification

Abstract

We provide a syntax–phonology interface analysis to account for the asymmetry between monosyllabic and disyllabic degree words. We argue for a constraint in phonology that requires all phrasal reduplicants are minimally a foot.

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2026-05-01

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Zhang-Yukun, F. and Lin, D. (2026) “Degree reduplication in Mandarin Chinese”, Proceedings of GLOW, 47, pp. 1–9. doi: 10.11576/glow-1263.

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Vol. 47 (2026): Proceedings of GLOW 47

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Copyright (c) 2026 Florence Zhang-Yukun, Dingfan Lin

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