词汇学004- motivation.pptVIP

Definition of a word A word is a minimum free form, that is to say, the smallest form that may appear in isolation. (Bloomfield, Leonard ) A word is a fundamental structural unit of a sentence. Bound form is one which cannot occur on its won as a separate word, e.g. the various affixes. Free form is one which can occur as a separate word. Two aspects of words: external --- sound internal ---- meaning What is the relationship between the two aspects? arbitrary Motivation （理据） What is motivation? It is the relationship between the structure of a word a