A Sketch of Buyuan Jino Tones and Their Development (アジア言語論叢(Vol.9)) (original) (raw)

This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the tonal system of Buyuan Jino, a dialect of the Jino language spoken in China, focusing on its unique tonemes and tonal patterns. The paper explores the historical development of these tones, comparing them with neighboring languages and examining their correspondence with Proto-Lolo-Burmese tones. Field data collected from 2004 to 2011 serve as the foundation for the analysis, revealing intricate details about the evolution of tonal distinctions and the impact of morphophonological changes in the language.