The Generation Method and Motivation Examination of Internet Slang Pronouns Cover Image

网语替身词生成的方式与动因考察
The Generation Method and Motivation Examination of Internet Slang Pronouns

Author(s): Qingshan Qiu, Siqin Yin
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Theoretical Linguistics, Applied Linguistics
Published by: Великотърновски университет „Св. св. Кирил и Методий”
Keywords: Internet language; Pronouns; Generation motivations

Summary/Abstract: Internet slang pronouns serve as a unique window to a profound understanding of online language and the observation of popular sentiments. They represent a distinctive approach to comprehending the overall structure and functional systems of language and play a vital role in deepening language vitality. This article is based on clarifying the conceptual content of internet slang pronouns and explores five main generation methods and their motivations from various perspectives such as social, cultural, psychological, and cognitive. This contributes to a thorough understanding of the reasons behind the popularity of internet slang pronouns and helps comprehend the fascinating mechanisms they bring to online and social communication.

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