Author(s)

Yu Zhang

Corresponding Author

Yu Zhang

ABSTRACT

This Paper Uses the Basic Concepts and Theories of Semantics, Functional Linguistics, Especially Cognitive Linguistics to Discuss the Reference Points of Verbs in Modern Chinese. This Paper Discusses the Semantic Change, Using the Verbs “Lai” and “Go” Separately, and Probes into the Polysemy of Verb Tendency. Metaphor in Cognitive Linguistics is Used to Illustrate This Polysemy. in Addition, the Use of “Go”, Korea's “Empire Works” and “Pieces”, Has Deepened the Understanding of “Lai” and “Go” in Modern Chinese.

KEYWORDS

Reference Point, Instruction, Cognition, Grammaticalization