黔东苗语颜色词的构成及语义特征

The Formation and Semantic Features of Color Words in Miao Language in Qiandongnan

黔东苗语共有6个基本颜色词,即“ɬu³³白、ɬɛ³³黑、ɕo⁵³红、no⁵⁵绿和蓝、faŋ⁵⁵黄、ɬəu¹³紫”,颜色词属于苗语基本词汇,有单纯词和复合式合成词两种构词方式。不同的颜色词蕴含了不同的意义,其使用受到具体语境的限制,苗语颜色词具有模糊性、多样性、主观性等语义特征。黔东苗语颜色词的丰富文化内涵反映了苗族群众独特的思维方式。

There are 6 basic color words in Miao language in Qiandongnan,namely“ɬu³³white,ɬɛ³³black,ɕo⁵³red,no⁵⁵green and blue,faŋ⁵⁵yellow,ɬəu¹³purple”.The color words belong to the basic vocabulary of Miao language,including two ways of word formation:single words and compound words.Different color words imply different meanings,which restricts the usage of color words in different spe⁃cific contexts.Therefore,color words in Miao languge have semantic features such as fuzziness and praise and criticism.The diversified use of color words in Qiandongnan not only reflects the unique way of thinking of Miao people,but also reveals their rich cultural connotations.