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Responding to compliments in Chinese

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ID3397573
AuthorsRong Chen (0009-0009-3347-5065, Xi'an International Studies University), Dafu Yang (Xi'an International Studies University)
Year2010
Volume42
Issue7
Pages1951-1963
Publication date2010-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Pragmatics (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0378-2166 • E-ISSN: 1879-1387
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.pragma.2009.12.006
OpenAlexW2065354763
LanguageEN
Citations received66
References cited28

Chen · China · Chinese people · Epistemology · German · Linguistics · Object (grammar · Phenomenon · Political science · Population · Pragmatics · Sociology · Demography · Discourse Analysis in Language Studies · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies · Law · Philosophy · Psychology · Swearing, Euphemism, Multilingualism

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Unique citing works66
Citations per year4,4
Citation span2011 - 2026 (16)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 61

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