Datapoint Chinese Pidgin English/Interrogative pronouns

The simple form who is also attested in Tong (1862). Other simple form such as where, when and how can be found in some English sources.

Values

Four compound expressions

Example 20-26:
呼文都希卑剪
Who man do he pidgin?
Who
who
man
man
do
do
he
3sg.poss
pidgin?
pidgin
Who takes up the case for him?

Source: Tong 1862: IV.33

Example 20-27:
喝舖禮士㕭歌
What placee you go?
What
what
placee
place
you
2sg
go?
go
Where are you going?

Source: Tong 1862: IV.39

Example 20-28:
喝店㕭(口件)刦未
What time you can give me?
What
what
time
time
you
2sg
can
can
give
give
me?
1sg
When can you let me have it?

Source: Tong 1862: VI.55

Example 20-29:
口花臣忒記哥龕
How fashion takee go home?
How
how
fashion
way
takee
take
go
go
home?
home
How shall I take it home?

Source: Tong 1862: VI.26

Example 20-75:
呼刼㕭阿打
Who give you order?
Who
who
give
give
you
2sg
order?
order
Who gives you permission?

Source: Tong 1862: IV.42

Confidence:
Very certain