The prepositional case in the Kyrgyz language and its equivalents in Chinese

Abstract

The role of the case (Жатыш жөндөмө) is extremely important because, if not used correctly, a sentence can become unclear or ambiguous. It not only attaches to nouns but also to other parts of speech. It is found in the deepest layer of the word. It indicates not only the place, time, or condition of an action mentioned in previous works but also shows the duration of the action, whether the action is ongoing, the circumstances or environment of the action, the means or method of performing the action, the influence or assistance of something or someone in the action, the area or direction in which the action takes place, the purpose or motivation behind the action, potential inferences about the results of the action, reasons for judgments related to the action's appearance, and the approximate scale or quantity of something, as well as the possibility of negative outcomes. From the perspective of the Chinese language, some functions of the case are conveyed through prepositions (介词) or other equivalent phrases. We are not saying that the case in the Kazakh language and Chinese prepositions are entirely interchangeable, but there is some overlap and correspondence between them. This correspondence and overlap can be observed, and recognizing this can have a significant impact on Chinese language teaching, especially in the context of teaching Chinese in Kyrgyzstan.