Chinglish: Analyzing Its Evolution, Cultural Impact, Humor and Linguistic Significance

This thesis explores the linguistic phenomenon of Chinglish, a blend of Chinese and English that has evolved thanks to historical and cultural interactions between the two countries. The study delves into the origins and development of Chinglish, analyzing its phonetic, phonological, and syntactic characteristics as well as its lexicon and loanwords. The thesis further highlights the humorous and satirical role of Chinglish with an analysis of the perceptions and stereotypes associated with it, demonstrating how it both reflects and challenges cultural identities. Moreover, the work focuses on translation errors and misunderstandings that arise from Chinglish, presenting real-life examples from media and public signage. The final discussion concentrates on the question of whether it should be considered a linguistic treasure or should be better culturally avoided, underlining its potential future in global communication. This comprehensive analysis aims to provide a deeper insight into the complexity and significance of Chinglish as a linguistic and cultural phenomenon, studying its implications for intercultural dialogue and linguistic studies.