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A Cognitive Analysis of the Quasi-affix ‘X侠’ in Modern Chinese Language

  • The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China
  • Abbr : JSLCKC
  • 2023, (70), pp.3-20
  • DOI : 10.16874/jslckc.2023..70.001
  • Publisher : Korean Society of Study on Chinese Languge and Culture
  • Research Area : Humanities > Chinese Language and Literature
  • Received : October 10, 2023
  • Accepted : November 20, 2023
  • Published : November 30, 2023

Yan Huijuan 1

1한국외국어대학교

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ABSTRACT

Modern Chinese ‘X侠’ is a quasi-affix that has the characteristics of generalization of meaning, categorization, high auxiliary power, and fixedness of position, resulting in the creation of many neo-derivative words utilizing it. The basic meaning of ‘侠’ was an expression referring to a courageous person who takes wealth lightly, is generous, and has a chivalrous spirit. As time passed, the basic semantic qualities of ‘chivalry’ and ‘chivalrous character’ gradually disappeared, leaving only the semantic qualities of [+person] with certain characteristics, and even negative meanings were created. ‘侠’ formed a new category with the ‘X侠’ structure, and through analysis of the conceptual integration process, it can be seen that there are two types: single-scope network and double-scope network. Through research on the creation mechanisms and processes of these quasi-affixes, we will be able to better understand the development and change patterns of Chinese vocabulary.

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