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A Study on the ‘ro’ Constructions Expressing Qualification in Middle Korean
Journal of Humanities, Seoul National University
2019,
76(3), pp.25-63
DOI : 10.17326/jhsnu.76.3.201908.25
Publisher : Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
Research Area : Other Humanities
DOI : 10.17326/jhsnu.76.3.201908.25
Publisher : Institute of Humanities, Seoul National University
Research Area : Other Humanities
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The purpose of this paper is to discuss the characteristics of ‘NP-ro’, which expresses the meaning of [qualification]. ‘ro’ is a remarkable particle in that the meanings expressed in the sentences vary widely according to the accompanying predicates. In this paper, we presented four major characteristics of ‘NP-ro’, which have the meaning of [qualification], and discuss the characteristics of the ‘NP-ro’ constructions in Middle Korean. We also examined the constructions that can be discussed in relation to [qualification]. Through this discussion, it was possible to fill in the blanks of the grammatical history on the characteristics of ‘ro’. As a result, it was possible to arrive at a complete understanding of the usage of ‘ro’.
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