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cover of episode Does 'book-book' make sense? Fun words for jigsaw lovers. Chilly chickens.

Does 'book-book' make sense? Fun words for jigsaw lovers. Chilly chickens.

2025/1/28
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Mignon Fogarty: 今天我们来聊聊一种有趣的重复词语的方式,这种方式在语言学上被称为“对比焦点重复”。这种重复是为了强调某事物是真实的、原始的,或者表达一种强度和严肃性。例如,当我们想区分蔬菜沙拉和果冻沙拉时,可能会说“沙拉沙拉”。 我第一次注意到这种用法是在宜家的广告中,他们用“书书”来强调他们的产品是真正的纸质书,而不是电子书。这种重复现象其实很常见,比如用“牛奶牛奶”来区分牛奶和豆奶。这种重复不仅仅局限于名词,也可以用于动词,甚至短语。 对比焦点重复在口语中比在书面语中更常见,而且具有传染性。即使那些声称从不使用这种结构的人,一旦接触到它,也会开始使用。重复使用可以把你的注意力集中在同一类型或类别的词语上。例如,如果你说“我不带沙拉”,可能意味着你带了完全不是沙拉的东西。但如果你说“我不带沙拉沙拉”,就意味着你带的东西仍然属于沙拉的范畴,只是不是最典型的蔬菜沙拉。 总而言之,对比焦点重复是一种有趣的语言现象,它可以帮助我们更清晰地表达我们的意思,并强调我们想要强调的事物。在写作中,适当地使用这种重复可以使对话听起来更自然。

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This chapter explores contrastive focus reduplication, a linguistic phenomenon where words are repeated to emphasize their authenticity or realness. Examples like "book book" and "job job" are discussed, highlighting how this repetition clarifies meaning and context.
  • Contrastive focus reduplication is the doubling of words to highlight authenticity or seriousness.
  • It's more common in speech than writing.
  • The phenomenon is widespread across languages and age groups.

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  1. This week, we look at doubled words, like "salad-salad" or "job-job," and what the repetition is actually telling us. Then, in honor of National Puzzle Day, we look at the history of jigsaw puzzles and some fun words from the industry such as "whimsy" and "puzzband."

The "puzzle" segment is by Karen Lunde, a former Quick & Dirty Tips editor and digital pioneer who's been spinning words into gold since before cat videos ruled the internet. She created one of the first online writing workshops, and she's published thousands of articles on the art of writing. These days, she leads personal narrative writing retreats and helps writers find their voice. Visit her at ChanterelleStoryStudio.com).

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