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A Study On The Construction Of Modern Chinese

Posted on:2015-12-14Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:Y HuangFull Text:PDF
GTID:2175330431472551Subject:Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
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"A le qu le" is a frequently-used construction which expresses the meaning of the degree of polarity in modern Mandarin. Currently, the study of these aspects is not sufficient in academica, and studying "A le qu le "from the perspective of construction grammar is a first time. So this paper studies "A le qu le "based on construction grammar, and the research can be summarized into five aspects:Firstly, Analyzing the components of "A le qu le ". In terms of the form of variable A, it includes the monosyllabic and the double syllables adjectives. For the paraphrase of color words perspective, not only positive but also negative adjectives are included. In terms of constants, the front "le" is a formal mark to point bounded variation, and the last "le" as a model particle aims to provide new information to listener;"qu", a degree adverb, enhances the expression of the constructional meaning.Secondly, Observing the relevant sematic of "A le qu le ". The construction expresses the related attribute or nature of people or things achieve the polarity in quality. There is a complex interactive relationship between "A le qu le " and main components. Moreover,"A le qu le" in specific context has roles to play in compare of description, general interpretation for first-sentence or follow-up sentence and composing generalized causality with the first-sentence.Then, Discussing the overall function of "A le qu le " construction. In terms of syntactic function,"A le qu le" mainly acts as predicate. What’s more, serving as complements, clause and independent use are syntactic function of "A le qu le". In terms of semantic function,"A le qu le " basically expresses the meaning of the degree of polarity and subjective evaluation. In terms of pragmatic function,"A le qu le" has distinct northern regional features, is usually expressed the subjectivity of speakers and is revealed the difference of compares.Moreover, Investigating the prototype of "A le qu le " construction. The paper draws lessons from "The Biggest Motivation Principle" and believes the prototype of "A le qu le " is "V le qu le". In the formation and evolution of "A le qu le", the crucial role is played by the mechanism of metaphor, subjective mechanism and analogy mechanism.Lastly, Reviewing the differences and similarities between "A le qu le" and "A de duo le". The same points performance in the expression of comparative category and syntactic functions. The different points performance in two aspects:the siwon domain and the relationship of compare item and compared item. For addition, the paper provides some suggestions for teaching or learning "A le qu le"construction.Throughout this paper, its innovation incarnates two aspects:the variables are re-examined from the perspective of the dynamic development; Investigating the prototype of "A le qu le" construction based on "The Biggest Motivation Principle" and revealling the mechanism of its formation and evolution.
Keywords/Search Tags:"A le qu le", construction, construction prototype, formation mechanism, comparative study
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