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Denotation and Connotation - Nghĩa sở thị và Nghĩa liên tưởng
The denotation (nghĩa sở thị) of a word is the core, central or referential meaning of the word found in a dictionary.
The connotation (nghĩa liên tưởng) of a word is the additional meaning that the word has beyond its denotative meaning. It shows people’s emotions and/or attitudes towards what the word refers to.
Ex1. Child is denotatively described as [+human], [−mature] and [±male].
Under a certain circumstance, child may positively be connoted as [+affectionate] or [+innocent].
Under another circumstance, child may negatively be connoted as [+noisy] or [+irritating].
Ex2. Woman is denotatively described as [+human], [+mature] and [+female].
Under a certain circumstance, woman may positively be connoted as [+devoted] or [+patient].
Under another circumstance, woman may negatively be connoted as [+wicked] or [+talkative].
Distinction between denotation and connotation.
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