Chinese noun-classifier compound words show different properties in lexical meaning and syntactic collocation. The complexity of these compounds lies in the grammaticalization of classifiers’ system. Some nouns used...Chinese noun-classifier compound words show different properties in lexical meaning and syntactic collocation. The complexity of these compounds lies in the grammaticalization of classifiers’ system. Some nouns used as classifiers in the position of classifier are not grammaticalized into real classifiers which are temporary classifiers. So some of them are real noun-classifier compounds and some belong to noun-noun compounds. This paper attempts to analyze the structural relation between noun morpheme and classifier morpheme within the word. It also explains that the noun and the classifier compound in the position of light noun in the nP structure.展开更多
In Chinese, compound words denoting kinship axe frequently used. This paper classifies such words into two categories： coordinative and non-coordinative. Each type has subcategories. Under the framework of Distribute...In Chinese, compound words denoting kinship axe frequently used. This paper classifies such words into two categories： coordinative and non-coordinative. Each type has subcategories. Under the framework of Distributed Morphology, this paper focuses on the coordinative compound words. They consist of two roots which finally form a NP with the category-giving morpheme. Besides, there are some idioms and infrequent uses which can be explained in the Encyclopedia.展开更多
Italian youth speak their own language.The language used by youth can be considered a special language.Italian youth language has different functions.The functions which should be distinguished are:entertainment,expre...Italian youth speak their own language.The language used by youth can be considered a special language.Italian youth language has different functions.The functions which should be distinguished are:entertainment,expression,identity,and secrecy.Today,jargon has the function of entertainment more than that of secrecy.In Georgia,jargon has always been considered a foul and vulgar language.Georgian jargon words are less common than Italian ones.Georgian jargon has become popular recently.The material reviewed in the paper includes 2,700 items taken from dictionaries and the Internet.We divided them into two thematic groups:(1)related to everyday life;and(2)related to vicious aspects of life.The first group includes topics,such as money,work,the police,and youth discourse.The second group includes theft,drugs,sex life,and alcohol.The aim of this paper is to conduct a comparative study of groups of jargon identified as a result of thematic classification,in terms of methods of word formation.The study will allow us to identify semantic and formal methods of jargon word formation applied in these two unrelated languages,as well as similarities and differences between Italian and Georgian jargon words and phraseological units.展开更多
The 21 stcentury is an era of information technology, and the languages of transmitting information are developing as well. In the past 50 years, a large number of new meanings of new words have been emerged in Englis...The 21 stcentury is an era of information technology, and the languages of transmitting information are developing as well. In the past 50 years, a large number of new meanings of new words have been emerged in English learning. This phenomenon is particularly shown in EST words. As to the translation of EST words, it is becoming more and more important, and a clear and effective method is required to the translation of EST words. From the angle of English Lexicology,this paper first gives a detailed introduction of the sources, the word formations and features of EST words. Then the translation strategies of the Literal and the Free Translation, in EST words translation. Because there exists various of limitations, a more perfect translation is needed to be discussed.展开更多
This paper aims at investigating the morphophonological make-up of derived causatives in Moroccan Arabic within the framework of Optimality Theory (Prince &Smolensky, 2004). Causative verbs in MA are characterized...This paper aims at investigating the morphophonological make-up of derived causatives in Moroccan Arabic within the framework of Optimality Theory (Prince &Smolensky, 2004). Causative verbs in MA are characterized by the systematic gemination of their medial consonants. However, it is not easy to determine the morphological nature of the causative morpheme involved in this derivation. Also, it is not clearly known why the causative morpheme gets realized exactly on the second segment of the base form.Therefore, we seek to achieve the following goals. First, we intend to determine the nature of the causative morpheme. Second, we aim to explain why the causative morpheme is realized on the second segment of the base form. In this respect, we show that the causative morpheme is represented by a featureless consonantal mora that targets the second segment of the base root, turning it into a geminate. We also show that the causative morpheme gets infixed thanks to the privileged status of root-initial segments.展开更多
Sexism is a phenomenon that exists to a varying extent in different societies and nations. As a mirror of society and a communicating tool, language reflects the social views and values. Thus, the phenomenon of sexism...Sexism is a phenomenon that exists to a varying extent in different societies and nations. As a mirror of society and a communicating tool, language reflects the social views and values. Thus, the phenomenon of sexism will naturally, be reflected in the use of language. This thesis will probe sexism in English in terms of word formation, word order and word meaning. Then the thesis analyzes the reasons for the existence of sexism in the English language and proposes some measures to eliminate the linguistic sexism. However, only by removing the sexist conception and improving women's social status can linguistic sexism get eliminated. Gender equality is most essential precondition to realize linguistic equality.展开更多
文摘Chinese noun-classifier compound words show different properties in lexical meaning and syntactic collocation. The complexity of these compounds lies in the grammaticalization of classifiers’ system. Some nouns used as classifiers in the position of classifier are not grammaticalized into real classifiers which are temporary classifiers. So some of them are real noun-classifier compounds and some belong to noun-noun compounds. This paper attempts to analyze the structural relation between noun morpheme and classifier morpheme within the word. It also explains that the noun and the classifier compound in the position of light noun in the nP structure.
文摘In Chinese, compound words denoting kinship axe frequently used. This paper classifies such words into two categories： coordinative and non-coordinative. Each type has subcategories. Under the framework of Distributed Morphology, this paper focuses on the coordinative compound words. They consist of two roots which finally form a NP with the category-giving morpheme. Besides, there are some idioms and infrequent uses which can be explained in the Encyclopedia.
文摘Italian youth speak their own language.The language used by youth can be considered a special language.Italian youth language has different functions.The functions which should be distinguished are:entertainment,expression,identity,and secrecy.Today,jargon has the function of entertainment more than that of secrecy.In Georgia,jargon has always been considered a foul and vulgar language.Georgian jargon words are less common than Italian ones.Georgian jargon has become popular recently.The material reviewed in the paper includes 2,700 items taken from dictionaries and the Internet.We divided them into two thematic groups:(1)related to everyday life;and(2)related to vicious aspects of life.The first group includes topics,such as money,work,the police,and youth discourse.The second group includes theft,drugs,sex life,and alcohol.The aim of this paper is to conduct a comparative study of groups of jargon identified as a result of thematic classification,in terms of methods of word formation.The study will allow us to identify semantic and formal methods of jargon word formation applied in these two unrelated languages,as well as similarities and differences between Italian and Georgian jargon words and phraseological units.
文摘The 21 stcentury is an era of information technology, and the languages of transmitting information are developing as well. In the past 50 years, a large number of new meanings of new words have been emerged in English learning. This phenomenon is particularly shown in EST words. As to the translation of EST words, it is becoming more and more important, and a clear and effective method is required to the translation of EST words. From the angle of English Lexicology,this paper first gives a detailed introduction of the sources, the word formations and features of EST words. Then the translation strategies of the Literal and the Free Translation, in EST words translation. Because there exists various of limitations, a more perfect translation is needed to be discussed.
文摘This paper aims at investigating the morphophonological make-up of derived causatives in Moroccan Arabic within the framework of Optimality Theory (Prince &Smolensky, 2004). Causative verbs in MA are characterized by the systematic gemination of their medial consonants. However, it is not easy to determine the morphological nature of the causative morpheme involved in this derivation. Also, it is not clearly known why the causative morpheme gets realized exactly on the second segment of the base form.Therefore, we seek to achieve the following goals. First, we intend to determine the nature of the causative morpheme. Second, we aim to explain why the causative morpheme is realized on the second segment of the base form. In this respect, we show that the causative morpheme is represented by a featureless consonantal mora that targets the second segment of the base root, turning it into a geminate. We also show that the causative morpheme gets infixed thanks to the privileged status of root-initial segments.
文摘Sexism is a phenomenon that exists to a varying extent in different societies and nations. As a mirror of society and a communicating tool, language reflects the social views and values. Thus, the phenomenon of sexism will naturally, be reflected in the use of language. This thesis will probe sexism in English in terms of word formation, word order and word meaning. Then the thesis analyzes the reasons for the existence of sexism in the English language and proposes some measures to eliminate the linguistic sexism. However, only by removing the sexist conception and improving women's social status can linguistic sexism get eliminated. Gender equality is most essential precondition to realize linguistic equality.
