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The central thesis of this text, "中国话" by 郑子宁, is that by examining Chinese culture through a linguistic lens, one can uncover the historical development and cultural memories of the Chinese people [Passage 1]. The book delves into various aspects of Chinese culture, including food, numbers, animals, kinship terms, and place names, from a linguistic perspective [Passage 1].
The author analyzes language development and evolution across time (longitudinal dimension) and explores the transmission and exchange of different languages across space (horizontal dimension) [Passage 1]. Through this linguistic exploration, the text aims to depict a clear trajectory of historical development and cultural exchange between different ethnic groups [Passage 1].
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Title: 中国话 by 郑子宁 Description: 本书从语言学的角度切入，分别深入探讨了中国的饮食、数字、动物、称谓、地名等方面的文化。一方面，作者从纵向的时间维度，分析语言的发展、演变；另一方面，又从横向的空间维度，探讨不同语言之间的传播、交流。作者借由语言，探索中国人的历史与文化记忆，为我们描绘出一条清晰的、不同民族间的历史发展与文化交流轨迹。 Categories: Education Pages: 215 Snippet: 本书从语言学的角度切入，分别深入探讨了中国的饮食、数字、动物、称谓、地名等方面的文化。一方面，作者从纵向的时间维度，分析语言的发展、演变；另一方面，又从横向的空 ...