This thesis aims to discuss the syntactic structure and semantic interpretationof the Resultative Verb Compounds (RVCs) in Mandarin within the Minimalist Program (Chomsky 1995). It is argued that the verb compounds of RVCs are two separate units originated in different clauses. Following Larson's (1988) vp shell analysis, it is assumed that RVCs are composed of a complex vp headed by a resultative light verb subcategorizing for a sentential subject and a clausal complement. This explains why sentences with RVCs involve two events. Moreover, it is claimed that a resultative feature is a strong feature and for convergence, it attracts V2 of RVCs to move up to the v position before SPELL OUT, resulting in the surface patterns of RVCs. With respect to the interpretations of RVCs, following Huang (1989), I assume that the null elements in object positions are variables bounded by a discourse topic, but those in subject positions are pros. In order to interpret the pro, a Compatibility Filter is proposed. Finally, it is argued that the present study can also account for sentences with various readinngs by virtue of the feature system.