模糊限制语的分类及其语用功能探析

On Categories and Pragmatic Functions of Hedges

模糊限制语存在于日常生活中,能否熟练地运用模糊限制语可以反映一个人对语言技巧的掌握程度和语言能力。从语用学的角度对模糊限制语进行分类,并从礼貌原则、合作原则和会话含义三个角度探讨模糊限制语的语用功能,指出模糊限制语对于维护和协调言语交际双方的人际关系、达到会话目的所起的重要作用,具有一定的理论意义。

The proper use of hedges reflects the strategies and competence of language use. This paper illustrates the categories from the pragmatic perspective and on the basis of principles of pragmatics, presents the pragmatic functions of hedges, pointing out the role of hedges in harmonizing the social relationship and the reaching of conversational purposes.