本文首先从符号学的角度分析了传统语义学意义上“意象”与“IM AGE”的对应观念。为了揭示语言本体论的意义 ,本文又从英汉两种语言在表达上的维度差异入手 ,考察了“意象”与“IMAGE”的语言生成。最后本文从语言本体论的角度出发 ,探讨了“意象”与“IMAGE”对应关系的边界 ,并指出了二者趋近的潜在空间 This paper first analyzes the correspondence between “image” and “IM AGE” in the sense of traditional semantics from the perspective of semiotics. In order to reveal the significance of linguistic ontology, this dissertation begins with the differences in the dimensions of expression between English and Chinese and examines the language formation of “Image” and “IMAGE.” Finally, from the perspective of linguistic ontology, this paper explores the boundaries of the correspondence between “image” and “IMAGE” and points out the potential space for the two approaches