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From language to meteorology: kinesis in weather events and weather verbs across Sinitic languages

Linguistics and Languages

From language to meteorology: kinesis in weather events and weather verbs across Sinitic languages

C. Huang, S. Dong, et al.

This fascinating study by Chu-Ren Huang, Sicong Dong, Yike Yang, and He Ren explores how meteorological events shape the way we describe weather in Sinitic languages. With an in-depth analysis of 221 languages, it reveals that the mass and speed of weather phenomena significantly influence verb usage, particularly in terms of transitivity. Unlock the mysteries behind our everyday language and the weather that surrounds us!... show more
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