현대중국어 ‘NP+是+XP’구문의 의미 기능(1)

Abstract

This paper tried to analyzing the Semantic Function of ‘NP+是+XP’ Construction based on a Cognitive and Pragmatic Perspective. The results are as follows.<BR> First, I confirmed that the research on ‘是’ Construction has been regarded as an independent Construction since the 21st Century, and research has been actively conducted. However, it was confirmed that the research results on the Semantic Function of the ‘NP+是+XP’ Construction have not been completely consistent so far, so it has not been established as a Single Theory, and most of them are concentrated on the Focus Marking Function.<BR> Second, I confirmed that the ‘NP+是+XP’ Construction is an Epistemic Modality that indicates the Confidence or Identification of the speaker‘s Proposition. First of all, the Meaning of the ‘NP+是+XP’ Construction which indicates Confidence has a Limitation in the Situation. In addition, there was a strong Determinacy of certain Events in the past. Next, the case of the ‘NP+是+XP’ Construction indicating Identification expressed the Meaning of Identifying Speaker’s Judgment on the case through Specific Background Information.<BR> Third, the ‘NP+是+XP’ Construction express an Explanation Function in which the Speaker explained the Proposition. I confirmed that the Construction was divided into Functions of ‘explaining Reasons or Causes’ and ‘explaining Propositions’. In the former, a Sequential relationship of ‘Consequential Event+Cause, Reason’ was established on a Logical basis. On the other hand, the latter analyzed by Dividing the case where the Contrast between Positive and Negative coexists and the case where the additional Situation related to the Action after ‘是’ was placed as the Focus Area.