On the Construction of "YOU+VP"
FU Xi-tao
Abstract
FU Xi-tao
Abstract
The present construction + VP is actually the revival of the ancient structure YOU+VP,thanks to its specific features and functions.In this construction,YOU is still a verb,mostly meaning exist;VP is still the verb in the inner-level grammatical property,expressing statement,but in actual use it expresses denotation,including self-denotation and transforming denotation.This construction is a complement to modern Chinese language with the features of concise form,rich meaning and vivid effect.The meaning of exist of YOU softens the action of the VP,and strengthens its own meaning at once,expressing emphasis and information focus marker.And in a certain situation,YOU itself is the information focus,expressing exist.
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The present construction + VP is actually the revival of the ancient structure YOU+VP,thanks to its specific features and functions.In this construction,YOU is still a verb,mostly meaning exist;VP is still the verb in the inner-level grammatical property,expressing statement,but in actual use it expresses denotation,including self-denotation and transforming denotation.This construction is a complement to modern Chinese language with the features of concise form,rich meaning and vivid effect.The meaning of exist of YOU softens the action of the VP,and strengthens its own meaning at once,expressing emphasis and information focus marker.And in a certain situation,YOU itself is the information focus,expressing exist.
Key concepts: Denotation (semiotics), Meaning (existential), Linguistics, Focus (optics), Verb, Complement (music), Statement (logic), Action (physics)