@article{ART003206512},
author={Zhang, Liang},
title={A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian},
journal={The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China},
issn={1738-0502},
year={2025},
number={76},
pages={193-215},
doi={10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008}
TY - JOUR
AU - Zhang, Liang
TI - A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian
JO - The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China
PY - 2025
VL - null
IS - 76
PB - Korean Society of Study on Chinese Languge and Culture
SP - 193
EP - 215
SN - 1738-0502
AB - This study primarily focuses on the three-syllable idiomatic expressions included in Xiandai Hanyu Cidian (Modern Chinese Dictionary), with supplementary analysis of four-syllable and six-syllable idiomatic expressions, to explore certain prototype features of “habitual expressions” (guanyongyu). The results indicate that these three-syllable idioms generally do not contain the “2+1” modifier-head noun structure; instead, they predominantly exhibit a typical “1+2” verb-object structure, demonstrating the dictionary’s strict adherence to the principle of distinguishing words from phrases. In terms of phonetics, features of spoken language —such as neutral tones and the “erhua” suffix— are prominent in three-syllable idioms. Additionally, their meanings often exhibit both literal and deeper layers, and their pragmatic usage frequently carries a derogatory connotation. These findings suggest that the defining characteristics of three-syllable idiomatic expressions in Xiandai Hanyu Cidian closely align with the prototype features of “habitual expressions.”
KW - habitual expressions;set phrases;trisyllabic structure;Xiandai Hanyu Cidian (Modern Chinese Dictionary);prototype
DO - 10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
ER -
Zhang, Liang. (2025). A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian. The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China, 76, 193-215.
Zhang, Liang. 2025, "A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian", The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China, no.76, pp.193-215. Available from: doi:10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
Zhang, Liang "A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian" The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China 76 pp.193-215 (2025) : 193.
Zhang, Liang. A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian. 2025; 76 : 193-215. Available from: doi:10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
Zhang, Liang. "A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian" The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China no.76(2025) : 193-215.doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
Zhang, Liang. A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian. The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China, 76, 193-215. doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
Zhang, Liang. A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian. The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China. 2025; 76 193-215. doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
Zhang, Liang. A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian. 2025; 76 : 193-215. Available from: doi:10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
Zhang, Liang. "A study on the Prototypes of Chinese Idiomatic Expressions — Focusing on the 7th Edition of Xiandai Hanyu Cidian" The Journal of Study on Language and Culture of Korea and China no.76(2025) : 193-215.doi: 10.16874/jslckc.2025..76.008
