5.1.1Extra-linguistic Context

The context of situation: stating the meaning of a word in terms of the speech situation in which the word is used

The entire cultural background

Compare the following terms in English and Chinese

A trade union   Landlord    Weekend

5.1.2 Linguistic Context

5.1.2.1 Lexical context

The lexemes that co-occur with the wood in question. The meaning of the word is often affected and defined by the neighboring lexemes.

5.1.2.2Grammatical context

The meaning of a polysemant may be influenced by the structure in which it occurs.