In the Poyang Gan dialect, the sentence final particle [kɯ] has two pronunciations: an unstressed [kɯ0] and a stressed [kɯ14]. The unstressed [kɯ0] corresponds to the Mandarin sentence-final particle de though there are differences in specific usage. Based on its function, [kɯ0] can be divided into [kɯ0]Confirmation and [kɯ0]Focus. The stressed [kɯ14] is mainly used in the “V+ zhi (+O)+[kɯ14]” structure, emphasizing that the verbal event has been completed. In this context, it serves a partial perfect aspect function. Through a detailed discussion of the two forms of [kɯ], this paper argues that the functional evolution of the two forms of [kɯ] follows the progression: [kɯ0]Focus > [kɯ0]Confirmation > [kɯ14].
Key words
Poyang Gan Dialect /
sentence final particle /
[kɯ] /
functional evolution
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