论缅语亲属称谓语的泛化

The Generalization of Burmese Kinship Terms

首先对现代缅语口语中的亲属称谓语进行简要介绍,接着着重分析缅语亲属称谓语泛化的表现和特点:缅语亲属称谓语的泛化同时发生在长辈、同辈和晚辈三个层级;泛化普遍遵循尊敬和亲密两个基本原则;泛化的亲属称谓语存在众多变体,结构上虽带有词缀现象,但却不能作为严格意义上的泛化标记;泛化的亲属称谓语的使用具有稳定性、阶层性、阶段性、性别差异性和条件性。

This paper introduces the kinship terms in modern Burmese language, and analyzes the features of its generalization, i.e. generalization occurs simultaneously among elders, peers,and juniors; generalized terms usually show respect and intimacy; generalized kinship terms often have varieties, there are prefixes and suffixes in structure, yet prefixes and suffixes cannot be seen as the label of generalization; the use of generalized kinship terms shows stability, social class, stage, gender difference, and conditions.