scholarly journals A Functional Study of Lexical Conversion within Modern Chinese Nominal Group

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Weiwei Zhang ◽  
Manliang Li
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Functional Study ◽  
Word Class ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Contrastive Study ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Modern Chinese ◽  
Main Verb ◽  
Syntactic Function

The phenomenon of lexical conversion within modern Chinese nominal group is often presented in ancient Chinese grammar. For many years, there have been earnest discussions in China about how we can better study the Chinese nominal group from alternative dimensions, e.g. cognition, pragmatics, multi-category words, word-class shift as well as functional perspective, but few pay attention to the lexical conversion from perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). As the SFL itself is “a problem-oriented theory” (Huang, 2006), to apply this theory to explain some certain language phenomena merits serious consideration. This paper is based on the Cardiff Grammar, an important model of SFL and the purpose is to explore the semantic and syntactic function in lexical conversion within modern Chinese nominal group. Through the contrastive study in light of the Cardiff Grammar, the Chinese nominal group can be functionally used as a Main Verb, a Main Verb Extension (MEx) and a prepositional group (pgp).

scholarly journals A Functional Study of zhi 之 in the Chinese Nominal Group

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 173
Author(s):  
Weiwei Zhang ◽  
Manliang Li
Keyword(s):  
Chinese Character ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Chinese Language ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Functional Study ◽  
Grammatical Structure ◽  
Contrastive Study ◽  
The Past ◽  
Nominal Groups ◽  
Shed Light

Over the past decades, subjects concerned with the Chinese character “zhi之”, i.e. grammatical structure, in ancient Chinese language, have been widely explored. This paper conducts a research from a new dimension: the Cardiff Grammar, an integral part of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) which is famous for its “problem-oriented theory”. In order to shed light on the semantics and syntactic functions of “zhi之” in the Chinese nominal group, this study examines five distinctive nominal groups involving “zhi之” with elaborate tree diagrams which are presented in each of the following sections. Through the contrastive study, we find that the Chinese character “zhi之” has some various functions in different situations: as genitive element (g), as modifier trigger (mtr), as selector (v), as qualifier introducer (qint) and as deictic determiner (dd).

THE MEANING OF ?ING FORM AS CLASSIFIER IN NOMINAL GROUP: SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS PERSPECTIVE

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-108
Author(s):  
Anum Dahlia
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Group Structure ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Word Class ◽  
Verbal Noun ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Present Participle ◽  
And Function ◽  
Broad Meaning

The aim of this study is to describe and to classify the meaning of ?ing form in nominal group structure based on systemic functional linguistics perspective. To understand the meanings of ?ing form, it is necessary to know its function in the structure. The existence of ?ing form in nominal group structure can be functioning as Epithet, Classifier, Thing, and Qualifier. This study is done to describe and to classify the meaning of ?ing form functioning as Classifier. This study deserves doing since Classifier has wide range of semantic relations, and the broad meaning needs to be identified, and then to be described and classified based on the characteristics. The results find that the ?ing form describe status and process when it is represented by the word class of verb plus ?ing, then categorized as present participle functioning as verb, but when present participle functioning as adjective, the ?ing form describes restriction related to time and sequence; the ?ing form describes purpose and function, and scope when it is represented by the word class of noun plus ?ing, then categorized as verbal noun functioning as noun; the ?ing form describes restriction associated with science when it is represented by the word class of noun plus ?ing, then categorized as pseudo-participial adjective functioning as noun.

Stroke systems in Chinese characters: A systemic functional perspective on simplified regular script

Semiotica ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (218) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Xuanwei Peng
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Point System ◽  
Chinese Characters ◽  
Writing Systems ◽  
Character Formation ◽  
Line System ◽  
Preliminary Attempt ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Chinese Writing

AbstractThis article makes a preliminary attempt to account for the stroke systems of Chinese characters in simplified regular script. The framework utilized is the three meta-functions in Systemic Functional Linguistics. The description observes the cases from the perspectives of the experiential, appraisal (aesthetic), and thematic semiosis of strokes and their constitutional segments to figure out the relevant systems: the line system and the point system. This process witnesses comparisons to seek, in brief though, the traces and origins of stroke development along evolution, and hence the straightening of lines and squaring of character formation. This is the first step towards a rank model of Chinese writing, the whole project of which will highlight a way to study other writing systems in the semiotic respect.

scholarly journals ENGLISH INTERJECTIONS AS A WORD CLASS: A TRI-STRATAL DESCRIPTION

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Yi Jing
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Discourse Markers ◽  
Word Class ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Discourse Particles ◽  
Class A ◽  
Linguistic Description ◽  
Traditional Class

Traditionally known as interjections, the highly conventionalized linguistic forms like aha, hey, ouch, oh, sh, etc. have not been recognized as a word class in Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). A proximate word class that does get acknowledged in SFL is the continuative (typically represented by well, oh, yes, no and now), while other members in the traditional class of interjections tend to be treated as bi-stratal forms in language, if not protolanguage. Studies that are non-SFL driven have affiliated interjections with routines, formulae, discourse particles, discourse markers, etc. Such terminological complexity can be solidified and cleared if interjections are perceived as a word class under the SFL framework. The present paper, thus, proposes to discuss interjections across the language strata – from below (phonology and graphology), from around about (lexicogrammar), and from above (semantics, in terms of the metafunctions). This holistic view will contribute to linguistic description of interjections and help enhance the understanding of interjections as a word class.

scholarly journals Anding-andingen in The Perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistics

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 141
Author(s):  
Immanuel Prasetya Gintings ◽  
Tengku Silvana Sinar ◽  
Amrin Saragih
Keyword(s):  
Oral Tradition ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Prepositional Phrase ◽  
Nominal Group ◽  
Semantic Level ◽  
Functional Linguistics

Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) concerns three metafunction meanings: clause as message, clause as exchange, and clause as representation. This article tries to analyze anding-andingen, one of oral tradition in Karo culture. The points of this paper are only two kinds of metafunctions could be applied to anding-andingen: clause as message and clause as representation. The clause of exchange could not be applied to anding-andingen since anding-andingen is an Adjunct form so it does not have the potential to be Subject; Therefore, it cannot be upgraded to an interpersonal status of capital responsibility. Anding-andingen form cannot be categorized as a clause because at the semantic level, although its form resembles a clause, but is used to describe a person's nature or condition. In using anding-andingen, if the clause is preceded by a nominal group of Subject and followed by anding-andingen as a prepositional phrase or adverbial group, the textual function will be Rheme, but if the clause begins with anding-andingen, it will be Marked Theme.

Interlingual re-instantiation – a new systemic functional perspective on translation

2013 ◽  
Vol 33 (4-5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ladjane Maria Farias de Souza
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Translation Studies ◽  
Language Theory ◽  
New Model ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Functional Perspective ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Primary Focus

AbstractFrom a systemic functional perspective, translation has been dealt with mostly by means of the hierarchy of realization and has been modeled against parameters of difference between language systems – equivalence and shift. Such a concern with equivalence between language systems reflects the primary focus of research on the supporting language theory itself. As recent developments in systemic functional linguistics have shifted focus from system to uses and users, proposing three complementary hierarchies – realization, instantiation, and individuation – a more comprehensive perspective on translation has been enabled, which includes the systems, uses, and users involved. In tune with recent developments in translation studies, it views translation as a negotiation of meanings (including the notion of “equivalence”) between users via a specific use – the translated text. This article introduces this new model, its foundations, proposed concepts, and suggested methodology, as well as a glimpse of the model at work.

scholarly journals Intonation in Bahasa Indonesia: A systemic functional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanto Susanto
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
National Language ◽  
Functional Study ◽  
Austronesian Language ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Bahasa Indonesia

The general objective of this research is to provide a description of the system of intonation in some spontaneous conversations in Bahasa Indonesia (BI), which is an Austronesian language. It is the official and national language of the Indonesian Republic. The theoretical resource which is adopted for this study is the Hallidayan Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL).

scholarly journals A Systemic Functional Study of the System of Modality in Chinese

SAGE Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402110400
Author(s):  
Shu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Functional Study ◽  
Comprehensive Description ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Functional Studies

In previous systemic functional studies of modality in Chinese, the systems of types and degrees of modality have been discussed; however, the system that characterizes the realization of types and degrees of modality has been largely neglected, and realizations of modality have not been systematically explored. This paper explores the system of MODALITY in Chinese and realizations derived from the system from the perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistics. In this study, the systems of types and values of modality in Chinese are re-examined. The system of types of modality excludes usuality, since it distinguishes itself from modalization and modulation essentially. The system of values of modality is treated as a cline. More importantly, the study gives a systematic and comprehensive description of the system of MANIFESTATIONS that describes the realization of modality, which distinguishes among explicitly subjective, explicitly objective, and implicitly subjective realizations of modality. The present study is the first attempt to systematically and critically examine the systems of types, values, and realizations of modality in Chinese. It may contribute to a better understanding of modality in the particular language of Chinese, and may lend support to system-based typology, supplementing structure-based typology.

scholarly journals SYSTEMIC FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS OF POLITICAL ARTICLES IN EASTERN AND WESTERN ONLINE NEWS

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
Ali Hussein Abdulameer ◽  
Siti Noor Fazelah Mohd Noor ◽  
Wisam Khalis Nasser
Keyword(s):  
Critical Discourse Analysis ◽  
Political Discourse ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Online News ◽  
Functional Study ◽  
The Political ◽  
Online Newspapers ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
The Social ◽  
Verbal Processes

Purpose of study: Political discourse causes a large attendance, due to their influence on economic, cultural and societal. The current study investigates 80 political articles in Eastern and Western online news by applied transitivity analysis under the systemic functional study by (Halliday and Matthiessen, 2014). Methodology: The study employs qualitative analysis the systemic functional linguistics with Critical discourse analysis to find out the answers for the next two questions: First, How the transitivity process recognizes the experiential meaning in the social actor's discourse in the Western and Eastern online news? Second, what are the differences or similarities in the social actor's discourse in Eastern and Western online news? The documentation method uses to collect data from the two online newspapers, from Eastern (Al JAZEERA) and from Western news (THE GUARDIAN) from 6th December 2017 to 13th May 2018. Main Findings: The main findings show that verbal processes, is most predominant in social actors discourse in Eastern especially Turkish’s president mostly used the processes and in Western France president mostly used transitivity processes in online news and followed by relational, and mental. Implications/Applications: On the basis of the study, can be better to understand the thinking manner and cultural features and the attitudes and judgments of the political in East and West. Originality/Novelty of Study: Many Researchers like Naz, Alvi, and Baseer (2012), Farhat (2016) and Xiaowan (2018) utilized transitivity processes to study political discourse. The researcher can’t find any study employs Transitivity processes to investigate the political articles in Eastern and Western online news consider Trump’s decision after declared Jerusalem as Israel capital on 6th December 2017.  

A Contrastive Study of Interpersonal Meaning in Chinese and Western Outpatient Clinic Interaction

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 67
Author(s):  
Zhangjun Lian ◽  
Qingshun He
Keyword(s):  
Outpatient Clinic ◽  
Systemic Functional Linguistics ◽  
Medical Consultation ◽  
Patient Relationship ◽  
Doctor Patient Relationship ◽  
Functional Linguistics ◽  
Contrastive Study

Outpatient clinic interactions have direct impacts on the medical consultation of doctors, the health of patients and the doctor-patient relationship. In an outpatient clinic interaction, the doctor constructs and the patient reconstructs the meaning. Based on the interpersonal metafuncion of systemic functional linguistics, this research investigated the characteristics of mood and modality in Chinese and western outpatient clinic interactions and identified the interpersonal functions of these interactions. It is found that the Chinese outpatient clinic interactions have positive semantic meanings and construe a harmonious interaction, while the western outpatient clinic interactions have negative semantic meanings and construe a contradictory interaction.

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