Semantic Similarity Modeling and Preference Analysis of Chinese Disyllabic Hypothetical Conjunctions
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Hypothetical Conjunctions, Conditionals, Semantic Similarity Modeling, Vector Matrix, Pragmatic OptimizationAbstract
The pragmatic force of Mandarin conditionals is substantially influenced by the choice of hypothetical conjunctions. Speakers select markers such as ruguo, ruoshi, yaoshi, wanyi, and yidan according to communicative intentions and contextual constraints, thereby modulating the tonal strength of conditionals. This study develops a semantic vector matrix model based on the Word2Vec algorithm to quantify the semantic similarity among these conjunctions within conditional constructions. By combining computational modeling with pragmatic interpretation, we examine how each conjunction differs in contextual adaptability and strategic function. The findings show that although all conjunctions can introduce conditional antecedents, their semantic distributions and pragmatic effects are systematically differentiated, making them functionally non-interchangeable. The study further reveals that the selection of a conjunction reflects an optimization process integrating structural, tonal, and stylistic parameters. This work contributes to the computational analysis of Mandarin connectives and provides a quantitative framework for exploring semantic and pragmatic variation in conditional discourse.
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