Title: The Study of the Word “Wei(为) ”in The Travels of Lao Can
Abstract: InThe Travels of Lao Can,there are 259 usages of the word wei( 为) . Among the 259 ones,there are 72 verbs which counts for 27. 8%,41 prepositions counting for 15. 8%,5 adverbs counting for 1.9%,34 auxiliary words counting for 13. 1%,5 conjunctions counting for 1. 9%; it also used as a morpheme to form 27 conjunctions meaning because ,which counts for 10. 4%,and form 75 solidified structures,which counts for 29%. It seen that the word wei( 为) is mainly used as a verb and to form solidified structures. In addition,the usage as a preposition and a auxiliary counts for considerable proportions. Comparative analysis can draw the outline of the diachronic changes of the usage of the wordwei( 为) ,and reflect the law of the evolution of language.
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Date: 2015-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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