1. Definition
In its most general form, the syntactic function of yě 也 can be defined as that of a postposition (pspt) marking a noun phrase (np) acting as predicate (pred) in a main or subordinate clause.
2. Yě as Postpositional Predicate Marker in Nominal Sentences
The main type of sentence marked by yě is the "nominal sentence" (equational sente…