“东西”词化过程及其动因探析

Lexicalization ﹠ Causes of "Dongxi"

"东西"由短语词化而来。"东"、"西"的"坐标"引领作用是"东西"词化的前提条件。现代常用"东西"之来源最为关键的一步是方位名词"东"、"西"句法功能因句法结构"东西X"中"X"的省略而造成的由指称向指代的转变上。转喻机制是促使"东西"词化的重要动因。

＂Dongxi＂results in lexicalization of phrases.The coordinate function of＂dong＂,＂xi＂is precondition.During the lexicalization,metonymy plays the important role.The key to finalization of＂Dongxi＂who means things is the transformation：from reference to anaphora.In a word,the principles of linguistic economics is the most essential cause.