Question words as quantifiers in Chinese
中文中的疑问词可解释为存在量词
Ching-yan Tsai

Abstract 摘要
In this paper, the question words used in question sentences or used as indefinite NPs are interpreted as the existential quantifier. To support this interpretation, four arguments are offered. It is shown that the interpretation of common question words as the existential quantifier can help explain not only the relation between yes-no questions and their negative replies but also the connection between rhetorical questions and their conversationally implied meanings.

本文认为疑问句里的疑问词与语当作虚指词的疑问词皆可解释为存在量词。我们从1. 特指限制，2. 共存限制， 3. 量词范围的歧义来证明这种解释是可行的。我们最后说明这种解释如何能帮助我们了解疑问句与回答之间的关系，以及反问句与它们所欲传达的意义之间的关系。

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