A Contrastive Study of Chinese and English Internet Language from the Perspective of Morphology
International Journal of Social Science and Education Research, (2025), Vol.8, No.5, pp.250-254
Published: April 16, 2025
Abstract
With the rapid development of internet technology and globalization, internet language has emerged as a vital component of modern communication.Both Chinese and English have developed distinctive internet languages, reflecting their respective cultural and linguistic contexts.This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the morphological structures of Chinese and English internet language, focusing on their adaptive strategies in digital communication. Furthermore, it investigates the cultural dynamics driving these linguistic innovations, offering new perspectives on the evolving role of internet language in global interactions.
Keywords:
Morphology; Internet language; Chinese-English contrast; Cultural influence.
APA Citation:
Yanru Chang (2025). A Contrastive Study of Chinese and English Internet Language from the Perspective of Morphology. International Journal of Social Science and Education Research, 8(5), 250-254. https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202505_8(5).0033
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