Producing modifiers of the noun in Cantonese: their positions and functions

This talk is built on a previous presentation on producing the modifiers after the head noun using Cantonese as example. According to Chinese grammar (Mandarin and Cantonese alike), the head noun and its modifier (including adjective and relative clause) follow the order of [Modifier + N]. However, [N + Modifier] is also possible, and is common in Chinese conversation. Previous studies have examined the pre- and post-nominal modifiers for their meanings/functions. To contribute to the discussion, I will consider the [NP] [Modifier NP] format (where the two NPs are the same) resulting from self-repair, and try to explore the interactional relevance of these formats with reference to online-syntax.