ASPECTUAL CATEGORY SHIFT
体类变化
Claudia Ross 罗云
Abstract 摘要
This paper explores the relationship between the aspectual and thematic systems of verbs in Mandarin, focusing on the phenomenon of Aspectual Category Shift (ACS), the shifting of verbs between aspectual categories. Using a framework of aspectual features proposed in Jackendoff 1987, it demonstrates that the aspectual structure of verbs determines and constrains their ability to shift. Finally, it argues that aspectual features intersect with certain thematic features to determine the four aspectual categories of State, Activity, Achievement and Accomplishment.
Journal of Chinese Linguistics volume 30 (ISSN 0091-3723)
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