词汇学5课件.pptxVIP

Chapter 5Word meaning and Componential AnalysisWord MeaningMotivationTypes of MeaningComponential Analysis Word Meaning1Word meaning is what the word form (both its pronunciation and spelling) stands for. e.g. desk means something you sit onThree aspects to understand the meaning of ‘word meaning’ Reference 所指意义 Concept 概念意义 Sense语义1) Reference 所指意义 ----The relationship between language and the world;所指是语言与客观外界之间的相互关系。----By means of reference, a speaker indicates which things in the world (including persons) are being talked about.通过这种相互关系，说话人指称外界的事物或人。 ----The referent (所指) a language sign