2019 International Conference on Advances in Literature, Arts and Communication , Pages 34-37
A Cognitive Interpretation of Chinese Neologism Foxi
Ping Li
Corresponding Author:
Ping Li
Abstract:
More and more neologisms are created with the change of world situation and the development of economy. The creation of neologisms is the result of human cognition. The paper tries to interpret Chinese neologism foxi (Buddha-like) from three perspectives of cognitive linguistics: conceptual metaphor, conceptual blending and prototype theory. This cognitive interpretation will help language learners to have a better understanding of the cognitive mechanisms of neologisms.
Keywords:
Foxi; Conceptual metaphor; Conceptual blending; Prototype theory
Cite this paper:
Ping Li. A Cognitive Interpretation of Chinese Neologism Foxi. 2019 International Conference on Advances in Literature, Arts and Communication (ALAC 2019). 2019, Vol.1: 34-37. https://doi.org/10.35532/JAHS.V1.008