Abstract
This paper is a review of the major works in code-switching in Hong Kong to date. Four context-specific motivations commonly found in the Hong Kong Chinese press—euphemism, specificity, bilingual punning, and principle of economy—are adduced to show that English is one of the important linguistic resources used by Chinese Hongkongers to fulfill a variety of well-defined communicative purposes.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 305-322 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | World Englishes |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Language and Linguistics
- Anthropology
- Sociology and Political Science
- Linguistics and Language