Chapter 5 Word meaning and Semantic Features 词义与语义特征n 5.1 Conventionality and Motivation 约定俗成与有理据词n 5.2 Main Types of Word Meaning 词义的分类n 5.3 Componential Analysis and Semantic Features 语义成分分析与语义特征5.1 Conventionality and Motivation 约定俗成与有理据词The sound and meaning of words relatedTwo ways:1. Conventionality 约定俗成Most English words are conventional, arbitrary symbol.Arbitrary: adj. decided by or based on chance or personal opinion rather than facts or reason.Conventional or
