对“成语”界定的分析与探求

Analysis and Investigation of "Idiom" Definition

成语历史悠久,使用广泛,是汉语词汇系统的重要组成部分。但由于"成语"的概念具有模糊性,有的人把它理解成"现成语",有的把四个字的都认为是成语,这都是不准确的。现代语言学者多次想对成语作个划界,又不时碰上这样那样的难题。因此,确定成语的范围,划清它与其他熟语,特别是与惯用语的界限,成为判定成语的关键。

The idiom has long history, used very popular. It is an important part of Chinese language system. But because the concept of idioms is fuzziness, some people take it as ＂ready - made language＂, some people take four words phase as idiom, which are not accuracy. Modem linguistic scholars have tried many times to define the idiom, but always encountered with various difficulties. Therefore, to make sure the scope of the idiom, to make a clear distinction with other familiar languages, especially with locution, became the core problem to decide the idiom. The author analyzes some existing definitions of idiom, and trying to do some preliminary research.