The Statistical Analysis of Tones in Hong Kong Cantonese
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This paper investigated 120 subjects of Hong Kong Cantonese speakers. Based on the collected data of Hong Kong Cantonese citation form, we used the computer software to get F0 and T value and applied the statistical method to conduct the analysis. The paper also explored the current characteristics and intrinsic differences of Hong Kong Cantonese tones. Based on the skewness data, we found that Tone 2 and Tone 5, Tone 3 and Tone 6 are likely to merge. We also further predicted the evolution direction of Hong Kong Cantonese tones.
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