试论现代汉语语气副词状语的信息功能

On the Informative Function of Modal Adverb as Adverbial in Chinese

语气副词作为现代汉语状语的重要成员之一,其信息功能集中表现在预设、焦点上。这种状语的预设是语 用预设,是指命题在语言交际中的适切性;其焦点是信息焦点。语气副词状语的预设焦点功能主要是复制预设、标 示焦点和充当焦点。

Modal adverb is one of the important members of adverbial in Chinese. Its informative function shows itself in the pre-indication and focus. The pre-indication of the adverbial is pragmatic, which emphasizes the appropriateness of the subject in verbal communication. Its focus is that of information. The function of pre-indication and focus characteristic of modal adverb as adverbial is to duplicate what is pre-indicated, mark the focus and become the focus.