Corpus-Based Contrastive Studies of English and Chinese

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Focusing on the cross-linguistic contrast between English and Chinese, this book explores the aspect-related grammatical categories that shape aspectual meaning. It delves into both situation aspect at the semantic level and viewpoint aspect at the grammatical level, highlighting the challenges and opportunities presented by the genetic differences between these two widely spoken languages. Through this analysis, the book aims to enhance understanding of the grammatical intricacies that distinguish English and Chinese.