Author(s): Libo FAN

Title: A PHONOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF STANDARD CHINESE AND STANDARD HUNGARIAN SYLLABLES

Source: P. Baka, A. Mészáros, Sz. Simon, A. Litovkina (eds.): 16th International Conference of J. Selye University. Language and Literacy Sections. Conference Proceedings

ISBN: 978-80-8122-508-6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36007/5086.2025.149

Publisher: J. Selye University, Komárno, Slovakia

PY, pages: 2025, 149-160

Published on-line: 2025

Language: en

Abstract:
Until this point a phonological comparison between Standard Chinese syllables and Standard Hungarian syllables has not been covered in academic studies. The aim of this paper is to fill this gap and test some syllable theories in Standard Chinese and Standard Hungarian. First, the notion of syllable and relevant concepts are discussed. Then syllable inventory and the syllable structure of Standard Chinese and Standard Hungarian are analyzed. Finally, some constraints and phonological processes about syllables are introduced. Compared to Hungarian, syllables in Chinese are not arbitrary repetitions of onset and rhyme but are very restricted in structure. Chinese syllables are unmarked, while Hungarian syllables are marked syllables. I believe the analysis of this paper could significantly contribute to both theories of linguistics and second language education practice.

Keywords: Standard Chinese; Standard Hungarian; Syllables

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