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題名 Constructing Stance and Interpersonal Meaning in Mandarin Pop Lyrics: A Corpus-Pragmatic Analysis of Jay Chou’s Songs
作者 張晨恩
Chang, Chen-An
貢獻者 英文系
關鍵詞 Corpus pragmatics; Lexical bundles; Stance; Deixis; Interpersonal narrative; Song lyrics
日期 2025-11
上傳時間 9-Jan-2026 10:00:21 (UTC+8)
摘要 This study investigates the pragmatic functions of recurring linguistic patterns in Mandarin pop lyrics through a corpus-based analysis of Jay Chou’s discography. As a prominent figure in Mandopop, Chou’s lyrics provide a valuable case for examining how stance, identity, and emotional resonance are linguistically encoded. The Jay Chou Corpus (JCC), comprising 160 songs released between 2000 and 2023, was analyzed using #LancsBox and AntConc to identify frequent lexical items, collocations, and four-word lexical bundles. Results reveal a strong preference for verb phrase-based bundles involving personal pronouns and communication verbs such as shuo (“say”), which serve key interpersonal and emotive functions. Referential bundles often foreground spatial imagery, reinforcing place-based and experiential themes. Compared to studies on Western artists like Taylor Swift, Chou’s lyrics favor conversational verbs and direct address, creating a more interactive lyrical style. While similar to BTS in the use of verb phrase bundles, Chou’s lyrics show a greater tendency toward spatially oriented referential expressions. This study contributes to corpus pragmatics by demonstrating how formulaic language operates within Mandopop to construct interpersonal meaning and emotional appeal.
關聯 Corpus Pragmatics, Vol.10, No.3, pp.1-27
資料類型 article
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s41701-025-00205-5
dc.contributor 英文系
dc.creator (作者) 張晨恩
dc.creator (作者) Chang, Chen-An
dc.date (日期) 2025-11
dc.date.accessioned 9-Jan-2026 10:00:21 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 9-Jan-2026 10:00:21 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 9-Jan-2026 10:00:21 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) https://ah.lib.nccu.edu.tw/item?item_id=180560-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) This study investigates the pragmatic functions of recurring linguistic patterns in Mandarin pop lyrics through a corpus-based analysis of Jay Chou’s discography. As a prominent figure in Mandopop, Chou’s lyrics provide a valuable case for examining how stance, identity, and emotional resonance are linguistically encoded. The Jay Chou Corpus (JCC), comprising 160 songs released between 2000 and 2023, was analyzed using #LancsBox and AntConc to identify frequent lexical items, collocations, and four-word lexical bundles. Results reveal a strong preference for verb phrase-based bundles involving personal pronouns and communication verbs such as shuo (“say”), which serve key interpersonal and emotive functions. Referential bundles often foreground spatial imagery, reinforcing place-based and experiential themes. Compared to studies on Western artists like Taylor Swift, Chou’s lyrics favor conversational verbs and direct address, creating a more interactive lyrical style. While similar to BTS in the use of verb phrase bundles, Chou’s lyrics show a greater tendency toward spatially oriented referential expressions. This study contributes to corpus pragmatics by demonstrating how formulaic language operates within Mandopop to construct interpersonal meaning and emotional appeal.
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dc.relation (關聯) Corpus Pragmatics, Vol.10, No.3, pp.1-27
dc.subject (關鍵詞) Corpus pragmatics; Lexical bundles; Stance; Deixis; Interpersonal narrative; Song lyrics
dc.title (題名) Constructing Stance and Interpersonal Meaning in Mandarin Pop Lyrics: A Corpus-Pragmatic Analysis of Jay Chou’s Songs
dc.type (資料類型) article
dc.identifier.doi (DOI) 10.1007/s41701-025-00205-5
dc.doi.uri (DOI) https://doi.org/10.1007/s41701-025-00205-5