Semantic network and concept mapping in XHY items

Abstract

Semantic network is a popular knowledge representation. The authors in this article apply it to analyze the literary language, xiehouyu(riddle-pun in English)-a unique feature in Chinese literature and daily communication, for the purpose of seeking the activation and mapping of riddle's function to the true meaning of this genre. The key concept in the riddle in xiehouyu items is well-known information, and generally it has the similarity to the other concept in the riddle therefore forming the dual relationship of mapping between them, thus the simile of this specific langue is formed by comparing the similarities of the two concepts and the metaphor of it is formed by extending the literal meaning of the answer. © 2005 by International Federation for Information Processing.