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Corpus-Based Study on the Appropriateness of Communicative Culture in Integrated Chinese3

Linu PeiGuizhou University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

This study uses corpus linguistics to study the appropriateness of communicative culture in the American Chinese textbook Chinese: Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing 3. We find three communicative culture items: "yao fan", "pang", and "xiao jie". These items may cause cross-cultural conflicts. We use the Modern Chinese Corpus of the Ministry of Education to check if the textbook uses these words properly.We find that correct translation of word meanings and clear cultural notes are both important for proper language use. This study can help with textbook writing and Chinese teaching.

Keywords: corpus; Integrated Chinese; communicative culture; linguistic appropriateness
Published: April 13, 2026
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/2026.HT32772
Volume: CHR Vol.106
pp. 72-77
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