A Contrastive Study of Chinese and English Internet Language from the Perspective of Morphology

Yanru Chang

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202505_8(5).0033

Authors

Yanru Chang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202505_8(5).0033

Keywords:

Morphology; Internet language; Chinese-English contrast; Cultural influence.

Abstract

With the rapid development of internet technology and globalization, internet language has emerged as a vital component of modern communication.Both Chinese and English have developed distinctive internet languages, reflecting their respective cultural and linguistic contexts.This paper conducts a comparative analysis of the morphological structures of Chinese and English internet language, focusing on their adaptive strategies in digital communication. Furthermore, it investigates the cultural dynamics driving these linguistic innovations, offering new perspectives on the evolving role of internet language in global interactions.

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