Journal of East China Normal University (Philosophy and Social Sciences) ›› 2004, Vol. 36 ›› Issue (3): 73-75, 81.

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Signifier and Sign

Jia-ying CHEN   

  • Received:2004-03-19 Online:2004-05-25 Published:2004-03-25

Abstract:

Ferdinand de Saussure defines the concept of sign as a combination of signifier (significant) and signified (signifie). This paper points out the fact that the word signifier has never been used in accordance with Saussure's original definition, and attempts to explain its reason.

Key words: sign, signifier, signified, Saussure

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