Deictic pronouns are a universal category that does not only function to refer, but it also help achieve coherence and cohesion.

• 指示代词是一种泛语言词汇-语法类别，是典型的指示语。指示代词不单具有纯指示功能，还有篇章指示(照应)功能，用于语篇的衔接与连贯。