A Lexical-Typological Analysis of the ‘行走’ Conceptual Domain in Chinese

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This analysis aims to study the 'walk' conceptual domain in Chinese and other languages using a lexical typology framework.
Utilized Moscow Lexical Typology (MLexT) theory and research methodology.
Examined 14 languages, including Chinese and its dialects, focusing on lexicalization patterns of the 'walk' domain.
Identified key variables affecting the meaning derivation in the 'walk' conceptual domain.
Chinese verbs related to '行走' show significant derivational meanings based on the concept of 'efficacy'.
Key meanings of '行' in terms of action and execution are evidenced through various modern Chinese compounds.
Chinese dialects exhibit a greater diversity in 'walk' conceptualization compared to other languages.

Lexical typology analyzes the 'walk' concept in Chinese and dialects, revealing universal patterns and unique features.

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Eun-mi Ko (2026) studied this question.

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