Outline of Grammar Theory

Author: Fan Xiao
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: This is an introductory work that conducts a multi-angle, multi-aspect, and comprehensive study of grammar! This is an innovative and pioneering work that broadens the field of grammatical research! This is a work that combines Chinese grammatical facts,! This is a work suitable for undergraduates, graduates, Ph.D. students, andlinguistics enthusiasts! The fundamental ideas of the grammatical theory expounded in this book can be summarized in eight words: Three Dimensions, Four Principles. "Three Dimensions" refers to the distinction and integration of syntax, semantics, and pragmatics in grammatical research; "Four Principles" refers to the principles of combining form and meaning, static and dynamic, structure and function, and description and explanation in grammatical analysis. Based on a discussion of the history and current state of grammatical theory, this book elaborates in detail on the basic viewpoints of the "Three-Dimensional Grammar" theory and expands on them from aspects such as syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and the methodology of grammatical research.