Language Contact and Research on English-Chinese Loanwords

Author: Hu Zhaoyun
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Publish Date: 2001-12-01
Features: This book provides a systematic exploration of language contact and lexical borrowing between English and Chinese. Social and cultural contact inevitably leads to language contact. The reasons for different linguistic groups vary widely, such as cultural exchange, trade, war, conquest, colonial rule, immigration, and geographical proximity, among others. Different types of social and cultural contact can result in varying degrees of language contact. Language contact always leaves its mark on the languages involved. Lexical borrowing is a significant outcome of language contact, and it is the primary form of borrowing. In terms of lexical borrowing, there are both universal patterns and numerous differences among languages. English and Chinese exhibit distinct characteristics in their lexical borrowing phenomena. This book investigates language contact, the general principles of lexical borrowing, and the features of English-Chinese prepositions. It is of high academic level and practical value, holding significant importance for research in comparative linguistics, sociolinguistics, translation studies, and cross-cultural communication.