In this article, we will discuss the lexicalization and grammaticalization of huoxu( 或许). Huo(或) and xu(许) realize grammaticalization individually before it realizes lexicalization. Then through disyllablization and the continuous use of adverb, huoxu evolves from two adverbial phrase to one word. With the deeper evolution, as its subjectivity increased, huoxu( is used as conjunction expressing cohes...
