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The Paralleled Grammatical Evolution of "Zai" and "Zhe" in Chinese Language and Its Cause of Formation

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The evolution of zai and zhe are paralleled,both going through the process of grammar influence from verb to proposition to tense auxiliary word to tone auxiliary word gradually.The syntax position and pragmatic influence provide situations for them.Their differences result from the restriction of original meaning of zai and zhe.The rise and fall of zai and zhe are the results of regulating of language itself.

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The evolution of zai and zhe are paralleled,both going through the process of grammar influence from verb to proposition to tense auxiliary word to tone auxiliary word gradually.The syntax position and pragmatic influence provide situations for them.Their differences result from the restriction of original meaning of zai and zhe.The rise and fall of zai and zhe are the results of regulating of language itself.

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The evolution of zai and zhe are paralleled,both going through the process of grammar influence from verb to proposition to tense auxiliary word to tone auxiliary word gradually.The syntax position and pragmatic influence provide situations for them.Their differences result from the restriction of original meaning of zai and zhe.The rise and fall of zai and zhe are the results of regulating of language itself.

Key concepts: Grammatical evolution, Linguistics, Syntax, Grammar, Verb, Tone (literature), Meaning (existential), Proposition

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