Plural Markers in the Guanzhong Dialect

Daohai Liu

Current Research in Chinese Linguistics ›› 2026, Vol. 105 ›› Issue (1) : 137-157.

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Current Research in Chinese Linguistics ›› 2026, Vol. 105 ›› Issue (1) : 137-157. DOI: 10.65961/crcl-2026-0008

Plural Markers in the Guanzhong Dialect

  • Daohai Liu
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The plural markers in the Guanzhong dialect primarily fall into four categories: the de type, the xie type, the men type, and the huo type. These plural markers exhibit certain differences in terms of geographical distribution, scope of application, and semantic expression. Among them, the plural marker men has the widest geographical distribution, while the plural marker xie has the narrowest. The plural markers men, de, huo, huoli, and xiege can only be attached to human-referring nominal elements to denote plurality, whereas the plural marker xie is not subject to this restriction and can also be attached to non-human-referring nominal elements to indicate plurality. The plural markers huo, huoli, and xiege can only express ordinary plural, while the plural markers men and de can express both ordinary plural and associative plural. The plural marker xie, on the other hand, can express ordinary plural, associative plural, and similative plural. The divergent origins of these plural markers are the primary reason for these observed differences.

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plural / markers / Guanzhong dialect

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