小探高州粤方言亲属称谓

亲属称谓不仅是一种语言现象,还是一种普遍的文化现象。高州粤方言亲属称谓可以分成“父系、母系、夫系、妻系、媒人系“这五大系。它们体现了“辈分明确,老少分明;注重排行,长幼有序;分亲疏、别内外“等传统文化特征,同时也蕴涵了高州人很重视媒人系亲属等高州特有的民俗与文化。

A Brief Analysis of the Kinship Terms of the Canton Dialects of Gao Zhou

Kinship terms are not only a common linguistic pheomenon,but also a universal social and cultural phenomenon.The kin- ship terms of the Canton dialects of Gao Zhou can be divided into five departments:the patrilineal department,the matrilineal depart- ment,the department of husband,the department of wife,and the department of matchmaker.They reflect rich traditional culture:the clear generations and ages;pay much attentions to rankings,generational and orderly;make clear distinctions between their flesh and blood.They also contain particular folk custom and culture of Gao Zhou,such as the department of matchmaker is of great importance for the people of Gao Zhou.