... used with casual, relax ed, pla yful tone In conclusion part, we concludes that emerge and popularit y of degree adverb "xiao" relate to the unique features of xiao Among the adverbs of degree s ... modify adjectives and verbs, we argues that the "xiao" here is used as degree adverb In terms of research purpose and meaning, we aimed to examine s yntactic and semantic characteristics of "xiao" , ... tem, "xiao" has different characteristics comparing with other adverbs of degree. It and has simple form and meaning, and has strong ability of expression at the same time,which meet the needs of...