On the subjective-quantity markers of mei(没),bu(不),and hao(好)
Zhang Yishen · 2006
In Chinese,mei,bu and hao are subjective-quantity markers,among which mei and bu denote weakened sujective quantity while hao denotes the strengthened one.Mei and hao precede and signify the NP denoting approximate time or quantity while bu can only precede and signify the NP denoting approximate time.Mei can also precede VP.Hao Xandbu Xtend to become lexicalized words.Mei,bu and hao are subjectivised into subjective-quantity markers.