中西方文化中的面子理论探究-InfinityPress.PDFVIP

Journal of Studies in Social Sciences ISSN 2201-4624 Volume 5, Number 2, 2013, 207-213 Face Theory Embodied in Chinese Speech Act Xianjun Tan International Cooperation and Exchange Office, Sichuan University of Science and Engineering, Zigong, China 643000 Abstract . Face theory is an influential theory used to discuss and explain politene ss phenomenon, which is based on the western culture. This essay probes into the face theory embodied in the speech act under the background of Chinese culture. The aim of the compariso