The Impact of Chinese Loanwords in Thai on Thai Student's Acquisition of Chinese and Strategies for Improvement

Abstract

Since ancient times, Thailand and China have had certain trade relations, and this economic exchange has facilitated the expansion of vocabulary between Chinese and Thai. Therefore, it can be said that the application of Chinese loanwords in Thai originated from three aspects: economic trade, immigration, and cultural interaction. With the increasing frequency of economic and cultural exchanges between Thailand and China in recent years, more and more Thai students are choosing to study in China. During their studies, they can discover many Chinese loanwords in Thai, which helps Thai students by providing some convenience in learning Chinese. The use of loanwords has created some mutual understanding between the two different language systems. On one hand, it helps Thai students better trace the origins of language and cultural exchanges between the two countries, and understand the factors influencing language changes, thereby gaining a better understanding of the sources and methods of loanword usage. On the other hand, studying this topic can further deepen the understanding of the scope of loanword vocabulary between China and Thailand, effectively expanding Thai students' Chinese vocabulary and improving their mastery of Chinese. This includes correctly understanding the contemporary meanings of Chinese loanwords, as well as understanding the differences between Mandarin phonetics and dialects.