An Analysis of Chinese English Varieties from the Perspective of Eco-linguistics——A Case Study of Pidgin English
Author(s) -
Xingyu Zhang
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
review of educational theory
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2591-7633
pISSN - 2591-7625
DOI - 10.30564/ret.v4i1.2829
Subject(s) - pidgin , phenomenon , linguistics , china , english studies , mainstream , balance (ability) , perspective (graphical) , sociology , computer science , political science , psychology , artificial intelligence , epistemology , law , philosophy , neuroscience , creole language
The internationalization of English will inevitably bring about the development of nativization, and all kinds of English with regional characteristics emerge in an endless stream (Du, Ruiqing, Yajun,Jiang 2001:37). Therefore, the phenomenon of Chinese English variant has also aroused controversy among many domestic scholars. Huang Jinqi (1988) and Jia Delin (1990) not only affirmed the objective existence of Chinese English, but also affirmed the positive side of the phenomenon of “Western translation into Chinese” in the translation process, which can promote cultural exchanges and improve Chinese culture in the world. Status. Later, Li Wenzhong (1993), Jia Guanjie, Xiang Mingyou (1997), etc. all discussed the objective existence of Chinese English with optimism and affirmation. Scholars such as Xie Zhijun (1995) and Lin Qiuyun (1998) also affirmed the existence of Chinese English, but at the same time stated that they must be cautious in dealing with Chinese English. It is not objective and unrealistic to compare Chinese English with American English and British English. It is easy to cause confusion in theory and practice. The debate on the issue of Chinese English has not stopped to this day. I believe that with the integration of the global economy, the nativization of English in China has become increasingly obvious. The status of China English as a national variant of English is beyond doubt. Like other English variants, the language system of China English has grown from germination, emergence, devel-
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