An Analysis Of The Sentence Pattern Of "Cai X Jiu Y"

In this paper we analyse the sentence pattern of "cai X jiu Y" through various methods such as hierarchy analysis, transform analysis, contrast analysis and so on. We put forward conclusions as follows:1.In the sentence pattern of "cai X jiu Y", both "cai" and "jiu" have the characteristic of magnitude sensitivity. On the one hand, they modify and restrict the magnitude component. On the other hand, they often require the corresponding composition have the characteristic of magnitude.2.The sentence pattern can express the value majorrate and value minorrate. It expresses the value majorrate by the contrast of the former and later L in "cai L jiu L". It expresses the value minorrate by emphasizing the last behavior (situation ) appears or realizes early or fast at the whole meaning in "cai L jiu D".3.In "cai D jiu D", the concept of "bounded" and "unbounded" have function of restriction to the omission or appearance of "cai".4.The sentence pattern can transmit the information of speaker's subjective emotion based on "unexpected". It can transmit both positive and passive emotion information. And the transmission of emotion information is possessed of the characteristic of different levels.5. The forming and development of the sentence pattern of "cai X jiu Y" follows the grammaticalization and subjectivisation of "cai" and "jiu".