Research Article

The Structure of Lexical-Semantic Networks at Global and Local Levels: A Comparison between L1 and L2

Table 3

Central and peripheral words in L1 and L2 lexical-semantic networks.

L1L2
CentralPeripheralCentralPeripheral

Xigua (watermelon)Longyan (longan)StrawberryCabbage
Tao (peach)Liulian (durian)WatermelonAsparagus
Xiangjiao (banana)Qiyiguo (kiwi fruit)PearCherry
Li (pear)Baocai (cabbage)BananaCoconut
Pingguo (apple)Qincai (celery)AppleSquash
Putao (grape)Zao (date)PeachPea
Juzi (orange)Woju (asparagus lettuce)GrapePineapple
Li’(plum)Yangcong (onion)PumpkinBlueberry
Caomei (strawberry)Baixiangguo (passion fruit)OrangeBlackberry
Shizi (kaki)Huluobu (carrot)PlumOnion