Dictionary of Mong Njua : A Miao (Meo) Language of Southeast Asia

This volume includes papers by leading figures in phonetics and phonology on two topics central to phonological theory: tones and phonological features. Papers address a wide range of topics bearing on tones and features including their formal representation and phonetic foundation. Foreword Introduction 1. Transcription and Order 2. Italicized Words in Parentheses 3. Classificatory Groupings 4. Symbols, Labels, and Abbreviations 5. Joining of Syllables 6. Romanization and Designations of Other Languages 7. Explanation of the Orthographic Symbols Used 8. Criteria for Indication of Loan-Words 9. Order of Listing for Homonyms (Homophones) 10. Zoological and Botanical Listing 11. Inter-Dialectical Borrowing 12. Bibliography A. Works on the Miao (Language, Ethnology, and History) B. Works on Other Asiatic Peoples (Language, Ethnology, and History) C. Zoological and Botanical Works D. General Works Consulted Table I: Correspondences with the Smalley-Heimbach Orthography for White Miao Table II: The Miao Tribes and Their Locations (as Related by Mong Njua Informants) Mong Njua–English Dictionary Appendices A. Body Terms (Parts of the Body) B. Clans C. Colors D. The Compass (Points of) E. Ethnic Names F. The Husking-Treadle G. Kin Numeratives H. Kinship Terms I. Metals, Minerals, and Oils J. Numerals K. Opium and Related Artifacts L. Pronouns and Pronominals M. Rice (Types of Hill-Rice) N. The Seasons (Miao Reckoning) O. Sickness and Medicine P. Time Reckoning (1): The Twelve Cyclical Years Q. Time Reckoning (2): The Twelve Cyclical Months R. Time Reckoning (3): The Days of the Week (Neologisms) S. Time Reckoning (4): The Lunar Month T. Tools, Instruments, and Weapons U. Vegetation (Types of Jungle Vegetation) V. Weaving Terms