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Here is an example of my problem. I came across final particle 乎 in a classical text by 孟子. I know from a short description in a unreliable resource that it is similar to 呢, 吗 and 吧。
The thing is, I am looking for a more detailed description in a reliable resource that I can put in a list of contents for my university report.
Can any one point me to a reliable place to read about rules of Classical Chinese?
The best reference in English is probably Pulleyblank's Outline of Classical Chinese Grammar. I don't think it is available in a digital version though, so you'll have to look up a print version.
For a reference in traditional Chinese, you may consider the book "經詞衍釋", ISBN: 7101041639. It explains nearly all particles in literary Chinese.
Or, try the site "Multi-function Chinese Character Database": http://humanum.arts.cuhk.edu.hk/Lexis/lexi-mf/
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