Grammatical Metaphor in Chinese by Yang Yanning

This comprehensive study examines the phenomenon of Grammatical Metaphor in the Chinese language. As the most significant theoretical innovation in Systemic Functional Linguistics over the past three decades, Grammatical Metaphor has been extensively studied in relation to the English language. However, there has been limited research exploring and analyzing Grammatical Metaphor in-depth in other languages.

The book focuses on the identification, categorization, and deployment of Grammatical Metaphor in Chinese, while also comparing these aspects to their counterparts in English. Furthermore, the study explores not only ideational Grammatical Metaphor but also interpersonal Grammatical Metaphor, utilizing corpora consisting of both written texts and spoken discourses. This approach provides a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon and lays the groundwork for further analysis of the interaction between the two types of Grammatical Metaphor.

Systemic Functional Linguistics, a prominent linguistic theory, has played a crucial role in the development and understanding of Grammatical Metaphor. Over the past three decades, this theoretical innovation has been extensively studied in the context of the English language. However, the application and exploration of Grammatical Metaphor in other languages, such as Chinese, have been limited.

This book aims to address this gap by presenting a comprehensive study of Grammatical Metaphor in the Chinese language. The researchers have focused on identifying, categorizing, and analyzing the deployment of Grammatical Metaphor in Chinese, while also drawing comparisons to the characteristics of Grammatical Metaphor in English.

Moreover, the study goes beyond the examination of ideational Grammatical Metaphor and delves into the realm of interpersonal Grammatical Metaphor. By utilizing corpora that include both written texts and spoken discourses, the researchers provide a more holistic understanding of the phenomenon and lay the foundation for further exploration of the interplay between the two types of Grammatical Metaphor.

The findings of this study have the potential to contribute to the broader field of Systemic Functional Linguistics and shed light on the nuances and complexities of language use in different cultural and linguistic contexts. The comparative analysis between Chinese and English Grammatical Metaphor can also inform cross-linguistic studies and enhance our understanding of language variation and language-specific characteristics.

In conclusion, this comprehensive study of Grammatical Metaphor in the Chinese language represents a significant step forward in the exploration of this theoretical innovation within Systemic Functional Linguistics. By delving into the identification, categorization, and deployment of Grammatical Metaphor in Chinese, as well as examining its interplay with interpersonal Grammatical Metaphor, the researchers have created a framework for further analysis and understanding of this linguistic phenomenon in diverse language contexts.

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