Exploration of the Rhythmic Structure Patterns in Chinese

Yıl 2024, Cilt: 6 Sayı: 1, 1 - 13, 30.06.2024

Cihat Akbaş

https://doi.org/10.55036/ufced.1416651

Öz

This paper conducts a preliminary exploration of the rhythmic structure patterns in Chinese, a topic that has not been extensively examined in the field of phonology. The study delves into the unique characteristics of Chinese prosody, emphasizing the interaction between stress and tone in shaping the rhythm of the language. Unlike stress-timed languages, Chinese rhythm is significantly influenced by its tonal nature, creating a distinct rhythmic pattern that is intrinsically linked to the tonal qualities of syllables. The research highlights the complexity of syllabic structure in Chinese, exploring the roles of initial sound, medial sound, main vowel, and final sound in the formation of rhythmic units. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced interplay between stress, tone, and syllable structure in Chinese, offering a foundational perspective for further research in Chinese phonology and prosody.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Chinese Phonology, Rhythmic Structure, Tonal Languages

Çince'nin Ritmik Yapı Modellerine Bakış

Öz

Bu makale, fonoloji alanında geniş çapta incelenmemiş bir konu olan Çince'nin ritmik yapı modellerinin ilk kez incelenmesini gerçekleştirmektedir. Çalışma, Çince'nin özgün hece vurgusu özelliklerine odaklanmakta ve dilin ritminin şekillenmesinde vurgu ve ton arasındaki etkileşimi vurgulamaktadır. Vurgu zamanlamalı dillerin aksine, Çince ritmi, tonal yapısından önemli ölçüde etkilenmekte ve hecelerin tonal nitelikleriyle iç içe geçmiş ayırt edici bir ritmik model oluşturmaktadır. Araştırma, Çince'nin hece yapısının karmaşıklığını ortaya koymakta, ritmik birimlerin oluşumunda baş ses, ara ses, ana ünlü ve son sesin rollerini incelemektedir. Bu çalışma, Çince'de vurgu, ton ve hece yapısı arasındaki ince etkileşimi kapsamlı bir şekilde anlamamıza yardımcı olmakta ve Çince fonoloji ve hece vurgusu üzerine daha ileri araştırmalar için temel bir perspektif sunmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Çince Fonoloji, Ritmik Yapı, Tonlu Diller

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