Exploring the use of English in Chinese social media

Marc Xu, Danya Zhang

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Abstract

This chapter aims to investigate the extent to which English is used in Chinese social media. It reviews relevant literature regarding the use of English in China more generally and the use of English in Chinese social media which challenges standard English language ideology and gives rise to awareness of the “playfulness” of “new Chinglish”. In addition, the use of English in digital media reinforces the role of English in intra-national communication in China. The chapter explores the extent to which English is used by Chinese bilingual users of English in Chinese social media; and the salient features and relevant issues in relation to the use of English in Chinese social media. The use of English in Chinese social media involves Chinese “users” of English. The conventional use of English in Chinese social media includes the functional use of common English words and sentences.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnglish in East and South Asia
Subtitle of host publicationPolicy, Features and Language in Use
EditorsEe Ling Low, Anne Pakir
Place of PublicationAbingdon Oxon UK
PublisherRoutledge
Chapter13
Pages185-197
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9780429433467
ISBN (Print)9781138359857, 9781032068244
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022

Publication series

NameRoutledge Studies in World Englishes
PublisherRoutledge

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