On the Use of Double-meaning Word "Zhu(诸)" and Language Standardization
Luo Weiming
Abstract
Luo Weiming
Abstract
The double-meaning word zhu(诸) has the meaning of zhi yu(之于), so it should not be followed by the preposition yu(于). We can never find zhu(诸)and yu(于) together in classical Chinese, therefore, the expressions such as publishing in public(gong zhu yu shi 公诸于世) are a wrong imitation of ancient Chinese. They haven't been approved by any linguists and don't have much influence on the society. Accordingly, they are not likely to be accepted through common practice. As for the non-standardized use of language, it is demanded not to let matters drift; Different measures should be taken to deal with them according to different situations. It can be approved that the using of the expressions which are wrong imitations of ancient Chinese but have great vitality and wide use. On the other hand, as they are ungrammatical, unreasonable and non-standardized, they should be corrected and chan- neled into correct use before they become popular.
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The double-meaning word zhu(诸) has the meaning of zhi yu(之于), so it should not be followed by the preposition yu(于). We can never find zhu(诸)and yu(于) together in classical Chinese, therefore, the expressions such as publishing in public(gong zhu yu shi 公诸于世) are a wrong imitation of ancient Chinese. They haven't been approved by any linguists and don't have much influence on the society. Accordingly, they are not likely to be accepted through common practice. As for the non-standardized use of language, it is demanded not to let matters drift; Different measures should be taken to deal with them according to different situations. It can be approved that the using of the expressions which are wrong imitations of ancient Chinese but have great vitality and wide use. On the other hand, as they are ungrammatical, unreasonable and non-standardized, they should be corrected and chan- neled into correct use before they become popular.
Key concepts: Meaning (existential), Imitation, Vitality, Chinese language, Linguistics, Original meaning, Standardization, Word (group theory)