In modem Chinese, xianglai is a subjective marker with multiple functions and rich usages, and the development of its function represents a trend of the development of marker words. The most fundamental function of xianglal is the subjective speculation of the the mechanism of its function expansion mainly stems from the generalization and the motivation of subjectification as well as interaction subjectification. Its semanteme, and the wide usage are extremely apt to trigger more subjective speakers and attention on rea...