Dynamic Research on Chinese Grammar

Author: Yang Haoming
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: In recent years, the concept of Chinese studies, especially the study of Chinese grammar, has undergone significant changes. One of these changes is the shift from a focus on static research to a focus on dynamic research. The term "dynamic research" can be interpreted in various ways. For example, studying Chinese grammar in relation to historical development falls under the category of "diachronic dynamics." It can also emphasize changes in the process of language communication, which belongs to "communicative dynamics." Alternatively, it can lean toward the community, regional, and functional variations of contemporary language phenomena, which falls under "synchronic dynamics." In reality, what is most important is that when conducting grammatical research, we need to adopt a dynamic perspective: viewing language, including grammar, as a living, open, and ever-evolving system. On the diachronic and synchronic coordinates, language is always in a state of motion. Only with such a fundamental concept in mind can we avoid being surprised by the various changes in language and gain insight into its objective laws and development trends. This book is part of a linguistics series and is a practical monograph on the study of Chinese grammar. Its content covers multi-angle examinations, Chinese in globalization, Chinese during the reform and opening-up era, the diffusion of attributes and degrees, the development of verb-object structures, the evolution of passive constructions, and more. It is suitable for Chinese language researchers as a reference and learning material.