The 'Chinese' Theory: For and Against

[JoJo_Jost]

@ stolfi

So, sorry, but this is NOT just about “y” before “qo.” It’s about more specific relationships. And it’s not about individual cases either, but about the overall structure behind it. And that can’t be explained simply by plurals or by one letter following another—and certainly not by a / n. The entire structure is the problem, and trying to view this structure as separate parts, at least in my opinion, misses the point.

And I did write that I removed “shedy,” and the relationships remain the same—try doing that in your word example, because that aspect gets lost there. But i know it is hard to compare...

But let’s just leave it at that. We’re talking past each other. You see these as more or less normal word or letter effects; I see it as an overall structure that needs to be explained. We don't know who is right.

Ultimately, your assumptions need to be backed up by clear evidence: what “kedy” is, what “shedy” is, what the “y” after it is, what “qo” is, and why something starting with “k” follows “qo” so urgently, etc.

Let’s wait and see… And I'll still be keeping my fingers crossed for you that it works out.

All the best!!! 

Jost