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Value Theme of the second verb, literal interpretation possible
Language:
Chinese Pidgin English
Parameter:
‘Take’ serial verb constructions
References
Tong 1862
: VI.41
Examples
忒其未厘其刦咧卑士毡地文
Takee milkee give that piecee gentleman.
Takee
take
milkee
milk
give
give
that
dem
piecee
clf
gentleman.
gentleman
Pass the milk to that gentleman.
See
Tong 1862
: VI.41
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