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Cantonese-English code-switching research in Hong Kong: a Y2K review.
- Source :
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World Englishes . Nov2000, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p305. 18p. 2 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2000
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT: This paper is a review of the major works in code-switching in Hong Kong to date. Four context-specific motivations commonly found in the Hong Kong Chinese press -- euphemism, specificity, bilingual punning, and principle of economy -- are adduced to show that English is one of the important linguistic resources used by Chinese Hongkongers to fulfill a variety of well-defined communicative purposes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CODE switching (Linguistics)
*BILINGUALISM
*LINGUISTICS
*EUPHEMISM
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08832919
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Englishes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 4325532
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-971x.00181