A pragmatic analysis of public signs in China

Authors

  • Jing Deng Nanjing University

Keywords:

social pragmatic analysis, public signs, linguistic and pragmatic features

Abstract

This paper investigates the linguistic and pragmatic features of public signs in three distinct historical stages of the Chinese society. It then focuses on the new features of public signs, in order to shed light on the characteristics of public language and social life in modern China.

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Published

2014-03-19

How to Cite

Deng, J. (2014). A pragmatic analysis of public signs in China. Linguistica Atlantica, 33(1), 30–37. Retrieved from https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/la/article/view/22539

Issue

Vol. 33 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Articles