Journal of East Asian Cultures

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2021): Community Building: Family and Nation, Tradition and Innovation
Articles

Introduction to the Mongolian Kinship Terminology in Inner Mongolia On the Example of Qarčin-Tümed Dialect

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  • WUYINGGA (UYANGA)
WUYINGGA (UYANGA)
Inner Mongolia University / Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.38144/TKT.2021.1.18

Published 2021-12-15

Keywords

  • Inner Mongolia,
  • kinship terminology,
  • loanwords,
  • Mongolian dialects

How to Cite

(UYANGA), W. (2021). Introduction to the Mongolian Kinship Terminology in Inner Mongolia On the Example of Qarčin-Tümed Dialect. Journal of East Asian Cultures, 13(1), 293–303. https://doi.org/10.38144/TKT.2021.1.18

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Abstract

Kinship terminology is a reflection of the kinship system in the language. Kinship is produced through marriage and family relationships. Terminology that refers to such kinship has gradually been refined over time. Due to historical developments and influences, Mongolian kinship terminology has increased and became more specific from the 13th century until today. Loanwords are an inevitable result of contacts with different languages and Mongolian kinship terminology has been influenced by this process as well. Mongolian dialects in Inner Mongolia were influenced by Chinese and are observable in kinship terminology. This does not apply to Mongolia and Russia (where the Kalmyks and Buryats live). This article will address three aspects. Firstly, the Mongolian kinship system will be briefly introduced. Secondly, the differences in kinship terminology between Middle Mongolian and contemporary Mongolian will be shown. Thirdly, kinship terminology of one of the Inner Mongolian dialects will be introduced.

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