浅析“NP抽象+中”构式中“中”的虚化及附缀特征

Discussions About Grammaticalization and Conditional Characteristics of “中”,from a Fixed Phrase“NP abstract + 中”

在“气息中”“本性中”“思想中”等抽象名词与“中”相结合组成的构式中,后附于非实体名词的方位词“中”表现了独特的用法。本文以结构式“NP抽象+中”为研究对象,对方位词“中”的特征进行探讨:(1)语义泛化,表示抽象的、虚化的空间概念;(2)结构错配,在语音上“中”依附于前项抽象名词,在句法层次上管控前面的成分;(3)语音弱化,不再承担逻辑重音。

In the fixed phrases between abstract nouns and"中",such as in the breath,in nature,in the thought,etc.,'‘中"has its unique use.This paper takes"NP abstract+中"as the study object and discusses the characteristics of"中":first,semantic generalization,which means abstract and grammaticalized spatial concept;second,structural mismatch,which means that"中"attaches itself to abstract nouns ahead in pronunciation and control abstract nouns ahead in grammar;third,pronunciation weakening,which means that it no longer bears logical accent.