‘个’의 탈범주화와 의미 분석 ‘是个+NP’, ‘V个+AP’를 중심으로

Abstract

Most studies on ‘ge(个)’ have focused on its role as a classifier. Hopper(1991) suggests decategorization occurs when a lexical item changes into a grammatical element, losing its morphosyntactic properties from its initial grammatical category and gaining characteristics of secondary category. This paper argues that, despite its original usage as a classifier, ‘ge(个)’ experiences decategorization over time losing properties of its initial category as a classifier and gaining characteristics of secondary grammatical category. To this end, this paper examines the decategorization of ‘ge(个)’ with the examples of “shi ge + NP“ as in “他是个好教练” and ”V ge + AP” in ‘玩儿个痛快’, which both frequently appear in modern Chinese dialogues. Study on grammaticalization must consider the synchronic and diachronic aspects because it is not a one-time process but occurs over time with changes and development. In Li Bai's Song of Qiu Pu, ‘ge(个)’ is used as a pronoun in ‘缘愁似个长’ according to the dictionary. This paper assumes that ‘ge(个)’ is used as a pronoun or demonstrative to indicate the extent or degree, and explores its functions and range of reference to clarify its role. This paper also examines the semantics and functions of ‘ge(个)’ that have expanded or changed through grammaticalization.