Linguistic Analysis of the Generation Path of Internet Neologisms: A Case Study of the Loan Abbreviation “CP”
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Internet neologisms, loan abbreviations, language innovationAbstract
This study takes the loan abbreviation “CP” as an example to explore the generation path of online new words. Traditional foreign words usually enter Chinese through transliteration or free translation, but “CP” is different-it keeps its Latin alphabetic writing form due to the economy of its symbols and the logic of digital media circulation. Meanwhile, its phonetic localization (e.g., the homophonic rendering as “xi pi”) with its construction integration ((e.g., “Ke CP”) makes it complete localization embedding, evolve from abstract abbreviations to core cultural concepts in the practice of online fans, and generate a productive semantic system. According to the research, the generation path of “CP” shows the dynamic interaction between media-driven lexicalization mechanism and acculturation, and provides a good case for language innovation. In addition, it should be noted that the semantic mismatch and translation lag of “CP” in cross-linguistic context pose a certain challenge to language authority.
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