Routledge A Study of Sino-Korean Phonology - Linguistics Book

Explore the deep connections between Chinese and Korean languages with A Study of Sino-Korean Phonology. This scholarly work from the Routledge Studies in Chinese Linguistics series examines how Chinese character readings were transmitted and adapted into the Korean language. By applying a loanword phonology perspective, the book provides a detailed re-examination of the origins and various layers of Sino-Korean pronunciations. It addresses long-standing academic questions regarding which Chinese dialects served as the foundation for Sino-Korean and how source forms were transformed over time. This text is an essential resource for researchers, linguists, and students interested in the historical development and phonological systems of East Asian languages. Whether you are studying the evolution of vocabulary or the mechanics of linguistic borrowing, this book offers a rigorous look at the layers of Sino-Korean phonology.