2012•Science, Economy, and SocietyRequires access
On the Time-words "Xlai" in Chinese Dialect
Liang He
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Abstract
The time-words X lai in Chinese dialect can be divided into four types: derivative compound word,subordinate compound word,subject-predicate compound word and abbreviate compound word.These four types have different origins.The types of subordinate and subject-predicate adopt the moving time metaphor.The degree of lexicalization about X lai is different.The subject-predicate Xlai have any phrasal property.