Several Words Reflecting the Characteristics of the Geomorphology and Geographical Names in Shandong Dialect
In Shandong and other dialects,"Bu(埠)""hai(垓)""hu(湖)""po(泊)"and other words,in addition to their original or common meanings,can also represent different geographical features and be used as common names of places.In the dialects of eastern and southern Shandong,the word"bu(埠)"mainly denotes a hill or mound and is used as the name of a local village.In the dialects of southwestern and western Shandong,the word"hai(垓)"can denote the embankment or wall of a village and is widely used as the name of a village.In the dialects of southern and southeastern Shandong,the word"hu(湖)"can be used to reflect a plain,field or land and is also used as a place name.In the dialects of eastern Shandong,the word"po(泊)"also denotes a plain or field and is also used as the name of a local village.In such common words,the meanings and usage of denoting geographical features and being used as common names of places are a blind spot in the compilation of large and medium-sized Chinese dictionaries,which should be paid enough attention to.
Shandong dialectsthe characteristics of the geomorphology and geographical names"bu(埠)""hai(垓)""hu(湖)""po(泊)"