Chinese Language and Culture Journal https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn <p>วารสารวิชาการภาษาและวัฒนธรรมจีน มหาวิทยาลัยหัวเฉียวเฉลิมพระเกียรติ เป็นวารสารที่ออกรายครึ่งปี คือระหว่าง มกราคม – มิถุนายน และกรกฎาคม – ธันวาคม โดยมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อเผยแพร่ผลงานทางวิชาการ และเป็นสื่อกลางในการเผยแพร่ความรู้และเปลี่ยนแนวคิดทางด้านภาษาจีน วัฒนธรรมจีน จีนศึกษา และเรื่องราวของชาวจีนในด้านสังคมศาสตร์ มนุษยศาสตร์ ครุศาสตร์ วิทยาศาสตร์เทคโนโลยี ตลอดจนสาขาอื่นๆ มีวิทยาลัยจีนศึกษาเป็นเจ้าของ และอธิการบดีเป็นที่ปรึกษา บทความที่รับมีทั้งภาษาไทย ภาษาอังกฤษ และภาษาจีน และเป็นเรื่องที่เกี่ยวกับวัตถุประสงค์ที่กล่าวมาข้างต้น</p> en-US <p>บทความที่ได้รับการตีพิมพ์เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของวารสารภาษาและวัฒนธรรมจีน มหาวิทยาลัยหัวเฉียวเฉลิมพระเกียรติ</p> <p><span class="fontstyle0">บทความใน “วารสารวิชาการภาษาและวัฒนธรรมจีน” เป็นทรรศนะของผู้เขียนโดยเฉพาะ กองบรรณาธิการไม่มีส่วนในความคิดเห็นในข้อเขียนเหล่านั้น</span> </p> chinesehcu@gmail.com (ผศ. ดร.นริศ วศินานนท์) chinesehcu@gmail.com (ผศ. ดร.นริศ วศินานนท์) Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:30:58 +0700 OJS 3.3.0.8 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 A Comparison of the Conceptual Elements of the Speech Verb “jiang” in Chinese and Its French Corresponding Words https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/262697 <p>Both Chinese and French verbs of speech are high-frequency words, which are essential and important verbs in people's communication. At present, the comparison between Chinese and foreign speech verbs is mainly focused on Chinese-English comparison, mostly from the grammatical point of view. A comparative analysis of the characteristics and application differences of speech verbs in terms of conceptual elements and valence patterns can not only enrich the research path of speech verbs from a cross-linguistic perspective, but also provide theoretical support and practical ideas for applying the comparison between the two to the teaching of &nbsp;French and Chinese.</p> Jian Dong, YU XIAO Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/262697 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Semantic Type Analysis of the Chinese "soft" Group of Tactile Adjectives https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264180 <p>Touch is one of the most important senses of human beings and tactile adjectives record people's cognition and experience of the objective world, it is also an important part of the Chinese vocabulary system. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the semantic types of the Chinese "soft" group of tactile adjectives. From the perspective of cognitive semantics, the corpus of the "soft" group of words in the corpus is sorted out, and the semantic characteristics of this group of words, the use in specific contexts and the changes in semantic types are discussed by dividing the cognitive level. Then the semantic types of words are summarized. This study has certain reference significance for the in-depth understanding of the semantic features of the Chinese "rou" group of tactile adjectives and related vocabulary teaching.</p> FU YAO, Yu Xiao Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264180 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Creation and Research of Installation Art Containing the Cultural Connotation of Confucius’ Benevolence https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/273845 <p>Confucius's benevolence not only occupies an important position in ancient ethics, but also has far-reaching significance for the moral practice of modern society. This study explores the integration of Confucian "benevolence" philosophy and installation art, and then creates an art installation that can convey Confucius' benevolence and promote its positive impact on modern society.</p> <p>The installation work design creates a quiet space with a three-layer gauze curtain structure. Through the interweaving of light and shadow and the quiet atmosphere, it guides the audience into a state of meditation and introspection. The three reflective questions raised in the work: "Do you care about others?", "Do you restrain yourself and abide by legal ethics?", "Do you forgive others?". It not only promotes personal reflection on the core values ​​of benevolence, but also calls on modern society to maintain the virtues of caring for others, abiding by social norms and forgiving others in a fast-paced life.</p> <p>The combination of Confucius' benevolence and installation art not only expands the form and depth of cultural experience, but also provides a new method for the inheritance and innovation of Confucius' thoughts in modern society.</p> Chao Han, PONGDEJ CHAIYAKUT, PORADEE PANTHUPAKORN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/273845 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A comparative study of the meaning of the Chinese-Thai visual verb "kan"based on conceptual element analysis https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/262534 <p>Visual verbs are an essential component of verbs. The verb "kan" has a wide range of meanings in both Chinese and Thai, with the basic meaning being "to bring the sight into contact with a person or object" and various derived meanings in contemporary Chinese and Thai. The basic meanings of the word "kan" in Chinese and Thai are very similar, and many of its derived meanings are the same or similar, while some derived meanings also have some differences. By analysing the basic and derived meanings of the word "kan" in both languages and comparing the similarities and differences of the conceptual elements in each meaning, we find that these basic meanings are very similar. Additionally, several of the derived meanings differ.</p> HUAGN HAI YU, YU XIAO Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/262534 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Construction of "UbD" Homework Optimization Model Based on SOLO Classification Evaluation Theory https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/269259 <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">This paper delves into the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">construction of an optimized model for “</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW236489678 BCX8">UbD</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">” assignments based on the SOLO classification assessment theory. The study first analyzes the appropriateness of the SOLO classification assessment theory in “</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW236489678 BCX8">UbD</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">” assignment design, pointing out that it not only fits well with the teaching needs of the language subject but also aligns with the trend of deep learning, providing theoretical support for improving assignment quality. At the practical level, the theory emphasizes starting with the end in mind, progres</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">sing through graded pathways, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">maintaining</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8"> a consistent assessment orientation, ensuring the scientific and effective design of assignments. A “</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW236489678 BCX8">UbD</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">” assignment optimization model based on the SOLO classification assessment theory is constructed, including assignment structure framework, specific processes, and reflection steps. In terms of assignment structure framework, hierarchical goal setting, rich assessment evidence, and progressive learning experiences are </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">utilized</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8"> to achieve the hierarchical, sys</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">tematic, and coherent nature of assignments. In the detailed processes, aspects such as </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW236489678 BCX8">goal-setting</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">, task design, implementation, and assessment feedback are elaborated to provide guidance for practical implementation. The reflection steps underscore the importance of regularly evaluating and reflecting on the effectiveness of assignment design to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">promote continuous improvement. This study not only enriches the theoretical content of “</span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW236489678 BCX8">UbD</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">” assignment design but also offers operational assignment optimizati</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW236489678 BCX8">on models for frontline educators. Implementing this model can help enhance students' thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and self-directed learning capabilities, thereby advancing the overall quality of language subject teaching.</span></p> huang zheng, BIN HUANG Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/269259 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Influence of Intercultural Communicative Competence on the Learning Motivation of Thai Students Studying Chinese The Role of Intercultural Sensitivity as a Mediating Variable https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276117 <p><span class="TextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">With the ongoing process of globalization, intercultural communication competence has become an indispensable skill </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">in today's society</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">. As one of the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">most widely spoken languages in the world, the motivation to learn Chinese is shaped by a variety of internal and external factors. This study examines the influence of intercultural communication competence on the motivation to learn Chinese, specifically exploring how intercultural sensitivity mediates this relationship. A purposive sampling method was employed to distribute an online questionnaire among Chinese learners from three universities that are representative and have </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">a large number of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8"> students l</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">earning Chinese in Thailand. A total of 422 valid responses were gathered and analyzed using SPSS 2</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">7</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">. The results </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">demonstrate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8"> that intercultural communication competence has a significantly positive impact on the motivation to learn Chinese, with intercultural sensitivity acting as a mediator. Based on these findings, the study suggests that educators can improve learners' motivation to study Chinese by fostering their intercultural communication competence and sensitivity, thus helping them overcome the ps</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW185096718 BCX8">ychological challenges and barriers associated with learning the language.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW185096718 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:420,&quot;335559740&quot;:400,&quot;469777462&quot;:[864],&quot;469777927&quot;:[0],&quot;469777928&quot;:[1]}"> </span></p> Rui Jian, I-Wen Chou Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276117 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Study of Massive Open Online Course’s Satisfaction for Chinese Language Curriculum in Working Context of Vocational Colleges Students and Workers of Eastern Economic Corridor https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274883 <p><span data-contrast="auto">This research aimed to study the satisfaction towards Chinese language courses and the mass online course (MOOC) management system in the working context of vocational college students and workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). The sample group used in the research was divided into 2 groups: educational institutions and business establishments in three Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) provinces, there were Chonburi, Rayong, and Chachoengsao, with 30 people in each group, totaling 60 people. The selection method was based on convenience or willingness. The research tool was the questionnaire on the evaluation and follow-up of the mass online course (MOOC) to enhance Chinese language knowledge in the working context of vocational college students and workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) for educational institutions and business establishments. Data were analyzed by using basic statistics, including percentage, mean, and standard deviation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:13,&quot;335551620&quot;:13,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:400}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The satisfaction towards Chinese language courses and the mass online course (MOOC) management system in the working context of vocational college students and workers in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) was at a high level overall (x</span><span data-contrast="auto">̄</span><span data-contrast="auto"> = 4.45). When considering each aspect, it was found that: In terms of input factors (x</span><span data-contrast="auto">̄</span><span data-contrast="auto"> = 4.50), learners were most satisfied with the highest mean score, followed by process (x</span><span data-contrast="auto">̄</span><span data-contrast="auto"> = 4.47), context (x</span><span data-contrast="auto">̄</span><span data-contrast="auto"> = 4.46), and output (x</span><span data-contrast="auto">̄</span><span data-contrast="auto"> = 4.37), with high mean scores respectively. From the results of the above study, it can be seen that learners were satisfied with the content and teaching methods of the Chinese language course and the Mass Online Course (MOOC) system in their work context.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:400}"> </span></p> KANOKPORN SRIYANLUG , PHOOMMARIN PHIROMLERTAMOTN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274883 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Study on Error Analysis in Letter Writing among Vietnamese Primary Chinese Learners https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276272 <p>The study adopts both quantitative and qualitative research methods, primarily utilizing corpus literature investigation and error contrastive analysis. The research focuses on Vietnamese primary learners of Chinese studying at universities in Guangxi, China. A total of 50 pieces of letter writing corpus were collected for systematic investigation and analysis. The study explores the types of errors and their potential causes, with results being statistically analyzed, examined, and described. Findings indicate that Vietnamese learners commonly exhibit errors in letter format, Chinese characters, and syntax. The causes of these errors lie in native language transfer effects, cultural understanding differences, and lack of learning norms. This research provides theoretical support for subsequent teaching of Chinese letter writing as a foreign language and proposes relevant measures to improve letter writing guidelines. Its practical significance lies in enhancing Vietnamese learners’ writing skills and cultural comprehension, thereby improving the quality and effectiveness of teaching and learning.</p> LEE YAO-WU , DENG SONGYUAN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276272 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A study on the Attribute Types of modern Chinese Monosyllabic Self-motion Words https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/262690 <p>Self-motion&nbsp;words belong to the category of motion&nbsp;words. This paper takes the "Chinese Verb Usage Dictionary" compiled by Meng Cong and Zheng Huaide (1999) as the research scope, and compares and screens out 35 monosyllable self-motion&nbsp;words with [+self-moving] semantics.&nbsp;Using Talmy's motion&nbsp;event-frames theory, to study the connotation, extension and semantic types of modern Chinese monosyllable self-motion&nbsp;words. Extract the semantic characteristics related to the displacement elements, and classify them according to the semantic characteristics.</p> LI NA, XIAO YU Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/262690 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Survey of International Students in Chinese Universities in the Perspective of Their Use of and Demands on Foreign-Oriented Chinese Learning Dictionaries https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/263647 <p>A foreign-oriented Chinese learning dictionary is a dictionary written specifically for learners whose native language is not Chinese, also called an outward-looking Chinese dictionary. The corresponding inward-oriented Chinese dictionaries are written for learners whose native language is Chinese. Therefore, in the process of compiling a foreign-oriented Chinese learning dictionary, we should take into account their cognitive rules, try to meet the needs of non-native speakers of Chinese, and avoid providing dictionary information based only on the subjective judgment of the editor. In this paper, we conducted a questionnaire survey on international students in China in order to find out more comprehensively the basic usage and related needs of international students as a foreign-oriented Chinese learning dictionary.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> LIU JIANING, LI SHICHUN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/263647 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON MARKED COMPLEX SENTENCES IN HSK STANDARD CURRICULUM AND CHINESE PROFICIENCY GRADING STANSARDS FOR INTERNATIONAL STANDARD OF CHINESE LEVEL IN CHINESE EDUCATION https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265126 <p>With the promulgation of the International Standard of Chinese Level in Chinese Education, the whole field of international Chinese education will undergo a change. In this paper, I compare the standard compound sentences in HSK standard curriculum and the international standard of Chinese level of education, sum up the new compound sentences, the deleted compound sentences and the common compound sentences from the quantitative relationship, and analyze them to find out the reasons for the increase, decrease and grade change of the standard compound sentences. On the basis of this analysis, it explores how the Academy can be improved and how teachers and students should respond to curriculum changes.</p> LU CHUNRONG, REN XIAOFEI Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265126 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Effects of Internal and External Motivation on Chinese Language Learners' Learning Burnout - A Case Study of Two Universities in Bangkok, Thailand https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276778 <p>The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between Learning Burnout and Internal and External Learning Motivation. Specifically, it will examine the relationship between Learning Burnout and Learning Motivation among Chinese College and University students in Thailand and confirm the impact of both Internal and External Learning Motivation on Learning Burnout. Data from two representative Chinese college students at Thai institutions was gathered for this study using the intention sample approach and online surveys; 240 valid questionnaires were obtained. The findings of this study, which was statistically examined using SPSS26.0, were as follows: (1) Learning Motivation positively affects Learning Burnout; (2) Among Chinese college students at Thai universities, Internal Motivation significantly inversely correlates with Learning Burnout; (3) Among Chinese college students at Thai universities, there is a strong negative correlation between External Motivation and Learning Burnout; (4) Internal Motivation has a greater effect on Learning Burnout than External Motivation (Beta=-0.262, p&lt;0.05). External Motivation is less important than Learning Burnout (Beta=-0.262, p&lt;0.05). <br /> This study has significant implications for raising educational standards and Learning effectiveness in addition to offering theoretical justification for the practice of teaching Chinese. The study's findings can serve as a guide for the creation of relevant educational regulations and assist teachers in better managing students through Learning Motivation, which will lessen Burnout that arises during the Chinese language Learning process.</p> Luo Hongwei , Chou I-Wen Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276778 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Study on the Errors of Thai High School Students in Using the Chinese “X Bi Y Z” Sentence https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274229 <div> <p class="a"> This study investigates the errors made by Thai high school students in Chinese "X<span lang="ZH-CN">比</span>YZ" sentences. A survey of 127 students from 10 schools in Thailand identified five main error types: substitution, word order mistakes, omission, addition, and improper collocation. The most common error was omission, especially with the particles "<span lang="ZH-CN">的</span>" and "<span lang="ZH-CN">得</span>." The second most common was word order mistakes, particularly with "more/less/early/late" +verbs. These errors are mainly due to negative transfer from the native language, overgeneralization of target language rules, the complexity of "X<span lang="ZH-CN">比</span>YZ" sentences, and inappropriate communication strategies. To reduce these errors, the study suggests targeted teaching strategies, addressing issues like native language interference, overgeneralization, sentence complexity, and communication strategies.</p> </div> natasa tangchaiwanna Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274229 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Effects of Task-Based Learning Activities Combined with Feedback on Chinese Speaking Communication Skills for Teaching among Pre-service Teachers https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276810 <p>The objectives of this research were: 1) to compare pre-service teachers' Chinese speaking ability for teaching before and after implementing task-based learning activities with feedback, and 2) to examine learners' perceptions toward task-based learning activities with feedback. The sample group, selected through purposive sampling, consisted of 18 undergraduate students enrolled in the Chinese Grammar course in the Bachelor of Education, majoring in Teaching Chinese Language Program. The experimental tools included task-based learning activities combined with feedback. The data collection instruments were: 1) a Chinese speaking and communication test for teaching with rubric scoring criteria, and 2) an opinion assessment form regarding task-based learning management combined with feedback. The data were analyzed qualitatively through content analysis and quantitatively using descriptive statistics and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test.</p> <p>The research findings revealed that: 1) The Chinese speaking and communication abilities for teaching after implementing task-based learning combined with feedback were significantly higher than before at the .01 level. When analyzing individual components, pronunciation ability showed significantly higher post-test scores at the .05 level, while grammatical ability, vocabulary usage, and fluency and language use in classroom management showed significantly higher post-test scores at the .01 level. 2) Students' opinions toward task-based learning combined with feedback were at the highest level in all aspects.</p> Piyanart Piyasatit Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/276810 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Impact of Chinese Loanwords in Thai on Thai Student's Acquisition of Chinese and Strategies for Improvement https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277905 <p>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.</p> PORNKARAN SANKLA, NATAWASSAYA KEERATIPOTIWONG Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277905 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Inaccurate Use of Transliteration in the Language Landscape of Bangkok's City Center and Its Solutions https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277175 <p>This paper fully acknowledges transliteration as one of the fundamental translation methods while providing an in-depth analysis of its current usage in the linguistic landscape. Particularly focusing on non-standard translation phenomena in the center of Bangkok. Transliteration is a method that converts foreign words into the target language based on pronunciation. It is widely applied in multilingual environments, such as public signs, commercial advertisements, and cultural exchange venues. Although transliteration plays a significant role in cross-cultural communication, its practical application in Bangkok's linguistic landscape often exhibits deviations. This can be attributed to factors such as linguistic differences, varying cultural perceptions, and inconsistent translation standards. To gain a comprehensive understanding of transliteration usage in the center of Bangkok, a field study was conducted. This study included field investigations and systematically summarized the specific manifestations of non-standard transliteration in both official and unofficial linguistic landscapes. The research found significant differences between official and unofficial signs in terms of transliteration accuracy, standardization, and cultural adaptability. For instance, some official institutions and store signs exhibit non-standard transliteration practices, failing to adhere to established transliteration norms. Specific issues include not referencing dictionary standards or the Thai Prime Minister's Office guidelines for Chinese and Hindi transliteration, neglecting phonetic adaptation (such as vowel matching, syllable structure adaptation, tone alignment, and long/short vowel correspondence), disregarding equivalence principles in transliteration, and deviating from linguistic and cultural connotations. As a result, the pronunciation of transliterated foreign words often significantly differs from the original Thai, leading to inaccurate meaning conveyance or even misunderstandings. Furthermore, transliteration in unofficial signs tends to be more arbitrary and lacks consistency, often failing to consider key transliteration principles. This phenomenon, to some extent, increases the cultural adaptation challenges for tourists or foreigners in Bangkok.</p> PREECHYA CHOONGERN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277175 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Study on the Organization of the Chinese for Airline Business Course in Thai Higher Education https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278192 <p>This research aimed to provide an overview of the current state of Chinese for airline business courses in Thai Higher Education based on the TQF.2 in the CHECO website and to analyze the organization of these courses in order to suggest approaches that align with outcome-based education. It utilized Bloom's Taxonomy and the concept of “Chinese + Vocational Skills.” The findings revealed that: 1) Out of 120 programs related to airline business and Chinese language, 58 programs included “Chinese” + “airline business,” representing 48% of the total programs. This indicated that Thai higher education institutions have started to prioritize producing graduates with Chinese for airline business. 2) A 3(2-2-5) format for this course would enable students to gain the most practical experience possible. 3) In some programs, this course did not specify prerequisite courses, which could make it difficult for students without a Chinese language foundation to take the course. 4) The number of hours for this course varied across different programs. 5) In order to ensure that all students achieve the intended cognitive domain, the content and objectives of this course could be based on standards of vocational skills from both Thailand and China and designed in accordance with Bloom's Taxonomy. Instructors could also assess outcomes based on cognitive domain. Therefore, this kind of organization of Chinese for airline business aligns with outcome-based education and fits with the concept of “Chinese + Vocational Skills.”</p> DONGDONG QIN, KANOKPORN NUMTONG Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278192 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A study of the protagonists in Ai Wei's novel An Everlasting Life https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277765 <p><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW248747312 BCX8">This paper takes Xia Sheng, a male character in the novel " An Everlasting Life ", as the main body, and searches and analyzes relevant literature on websites such as CNKI and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW248747312 BCX8">Wanfang</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW248747312 BCX8">. After combining the existing theoretical basis, it returns to the original text of the novel. It explores Xia Sheng's weak image formed by family </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW248747312 BCX8">difficulties, and</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW248747312 BCX8"> further analyzes his character traits of forbearance and restraint. Based on this, combined with Xia Sheng's character. It further reveals the emotional and ethical entanglements of men in the real society and the marginalization of men in the family and society. In addition, the article also takes Teacher Qi, the mother, as the main female image, and conducts a detailed analysis of her selfish image in the novel. It also combines Teacher Qi's character as the basis, and through further analysis, it reveals the struggles faced by female characters in real society between their vocation and self-pursuit, as well as the complex situation of female characters under traditional social gender expectations, which also reflects the constraints of the current social gender structure on women's development.</span></p> YU QIN, Juree Suchonvanich Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277765 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A study of the meaning and intention of using Numbers in Chinese idioms https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278279 <p>This research aims to examine the intention behind the use of numbers that appear in Chinese idioms and to study the meanings of numbers within idioms that contain numerical elements. The study focuses specifically on four-syllable idioms that include the numbers “一至九” (one to nine), “十” (ten), “百” (hundred), “千” (thousand), and “万” (ten thousand), selected from the Xinhua Idiom Dictionary, 2nd edition (2001), totaling 162 idioms. These idioms are analyzed in relation to the meanings of numbers in the Chinese language.</p> <p> The research findings reveal that numbers in Chinese idioms do not merely indicate quantity, but also reflect cultural ideologies and the values of Chinese society. The number that appears most frequently is “一” (one), found in 77 idioms, representing unity and significance. The second most frequent number is “三” (three), found in 16 idioms, which is associated with balance and perfection. Other numbers such as “四” (four), “五” (five), “八” (eight), and “九” (nine) appear in 3–4 idioms. Meanwhile, the numbers “十” (ten), “百” (hundred), “千” (thousand), and “万” (ten thousand) appear in 10–16 idioms and are often used to express quantitative meanings or comparisons.</p> <p> In terms of communicative intention, the most frequent intention found is appreciation, appearing in 58 idioms. This is followed by the intention to express opinions, found in 50 idioms. The intentions to criticize and to warn appear in 38 and 18 idioms, respectively. The number “一” appears across all types of communicative intention, reflecting its cultural and linguistic significance.</p> <p> The findings of this research indicate that the use of numbers in Chinese idioms is not only a linguistic component but also a reflection of the cultural values and ideologies of Chinese society. Each number carries a specific meaning that influences communication and interpretation across various contexts. This study helps enhance understanding of the intentions and implicit meanings within Chinese idioms that contain numbers and can be applied to the teaching of Chinese language and effective communication.</p> SARUTA UCHAI, CHALIDA JANDEEBUT, CHAYAPORN CHAOSIRIKUL Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278279 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Analysis of the Evolution of Chinese Education under Thailand's Language and Culture Policy in the New Century https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264834 <p>Chinese education in Thailand took root with the overseas Chinese in Thailand. Early Chinese education adopted the same private school education as in China. Since the birth of new Chinese schools in the 20th century, Chinese education in Thailand has shown its unique characteristics.This article sorts out the development of Chinese education in Thailand before and after the new century, summarizes its characteristics and changing trends in different stages, and uses the "push-pull" theory to analyze the push and pull factors that affect the rapid development of Chinese education in Thailand.</p> SHI LINGEFNG, YANG XUMING Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264834 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Study of Chinese Idioms Containing the Word "Yellow"(huáng) : Functions, Meanings and Usage https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278216 <p>The research on Chinese idioms containing the word yellow (huáng): Functions, meanings and usage patterns aims to study the function and meaning of the word (huáng) in Chinese idioms, as well as to examine the patterns of its usage. The researcher has compiled a list of 147 idioms containing the word (huáng) from three databases: 1) Xiandai Hanyu Cidian, 2) Chengyu Da Cidian, and 3) the website www.cidianwang.com. The study reveals that the word (huáng) functions most frequently as an attribute, followed by its roles as an object, predicate, and subject, respectively. The function of (huáng) in Chinese idioms significantly affects its meaning. When (huáng) functions as an attribute, it describes the color tone of people, animals, objects, and nature, often carrying additional connotations such as decay, age, or being outdated. When used as an object or subject, (huáng) can represent things that are not color-related, such as dogs, horses, gold, names of Chinese herbs, minerals, virtues, and noble classes. As a predicate, (huáng) expresses changes in time or seasons. The meanings associated with (huáng) can be grouped into nine categories: 1) age, decay, or poverty; 2) time, period, or season; 3) family name; 4) the Yellow River; 5) goodness, virtue; 6) components of specific names with yellow; 7) gold; 8) elderly people or children; and 9) meanings related to emperors or the imperial court. The study also finds that idioms containing the word (huáng) are most commonly used neutrally, followed by negative, and then positive usage.</p> SUNTAREE SRIVANTANEEYAKUL , DARUNEE BUNKRONG Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278216 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 AESTHETIC CHARACTERISTICS AND CULTURAL CONNOTATION OF SUZHOU CUISINE https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278276 <p>Suzhou cuisine, rooted in a rich ecological environment and a long-standing historical culture, has gradually developed distinct regional flavors and profound aesthetic connotations. Based on a review of Suzhou's geographical ecology, culinary history, and current status, this paper systematically explores the aesthetic features and cultural connotations of Suzhou cuisine through literature review, case analysis, and expert interviews. The research findings indicate that Suzhou cuisine adheres to the core principles of "rivers, lakes, seas, authentic ingredients, seasonal flavors, and elegant simplicity," emphasizing rigorous ingredient selection and meticulous craftsmanship to achieve a harmonious integration of color, aroma, taste, and presentation. Moreover, this study reveals the positive role of Suzhou culinary culture in promoting local economic development, enhancing cultural soft power, and building urban brands.The findings of this study offer new theoretical perspectives and practical pathways for the inheritance and innovation of traditional culinary culture in Suzhou and China as a whole, bearing significant practical implications for enhancing local cultural identity and advancing urban cultural development.<br /><br /></p> CONGMING WANG, BUNCHOO BUNLIKHITSIRI, PORADEE PANTHUPAKORN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278276 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Review of Chinese Critical Discourse Analysis Research in 2024 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277230 <p> Since its introduction to the academic community in China in 1995, Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) has undergone initial developmental stages and has been widely accepted over the past 30 years. An increasing number of Chinese scholars have begun to apply the principles and methods of CDA to explore the role of discourse in Chinese social life. Against this backdrop, this study selects 32 core articles from the CSSCI and Peking University Core journals in the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI) database for the year 2024, focusing on chinese CDA research. The research findings are divided into two parts: theoretical research and practical research. Theoretical research explores the relationship between language and reality, as well as studies on CDA based on cognitive linguistics and psychological frameworks. The practical research examines CDA applications in politics and media, economy and energy, culture and literature, education and related fields, and socio-cultural aspects. This study concludes that the research themes of CDA in 2024 exhibit diversity and interdisciplinarity. The research methods mainly include the social cognitive approach, multimodal discourse analysis, corpus linguistics, metaphor analysis, three-dimensional discourse analysis, proximization theory, and others. Future research recommendations include exploring how to uncover the deep-seated structures and ideologies of discourse through large-scale corpus analysis, while also placing greater emphasis on cross-cultural discourse analysis within the context of globalization. This involves investigating how discursive practices interact and influence each other across diverse cultural, linguistic, and social contexts.</p> Wang Dagong, Kanokporn Numtong, Siriwan Likhidcharoentham Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277230 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 THE BIBLIOMETRIC QUANTITATIVE STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS OF MADHYAMIKA IN MAHAYANA BUDDHISM THOUGHTS https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274852 <div> <p class="a">The Nāgārjuna’s Mādhyamika (Nagarjuna’s Middle Way) is one of the principal schools of Mahayana Buddhism in India. The foundational framework of Mādhyamaka theory was established by Nāgārjuna and his disciple Āryadeva during the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE. Revered as the "Second Buddha" in Indian Buddhist history, Nāgārjuna and the Mādhyamaka school flourished between 150 and 250 CE. As a philosophical system, Mādhyamaka represents a seminal anti-essentialist tradition. While it systematically denies the inherent and independent existence of self-nature (svabhāva), it acknowledges the conventional reality of dependent origination (pratītyasamutpāda) and cyclic existence (saṃsāra) – a nuanced perspective that often challenges conventional understanding.This study adopts a quantitative approach, utilizing bibliometric methods to conduct statistical and analytical research on articles related to 'Mahayana Madhyamaka' from the CNKI database. By analyzing term frequency and reviewing previous scholarly interpretations, the research explores the developmental trajectory of Madhyamaka thought, its impact on modern society, and its contemporary significance</p> </div> wang yang, Minxin Li Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274852 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 THE QUANTIFICATION OF CHINESE METAPHOR --"MODERN CHINESE DICTIONARY SEVENTH EDITION" AS THE RESEARCH OBJECT https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274851 <div> <p class="a">Metaphor is an important rhetorical means to enhance the expressive effect of language art, and it is a rhetorical expression method that every language in the world has. Jonathan Culler (2018) believes that "metaphor is a basic way of cognition, and we know it by seeing one thing as another thing." Metaphor can describe people or things more vividly, make profound truths simple, and concretize abstract concepts, becoming an indispensable factor for communication and understanding between languages.</p> </div> <div> <p class="a">First, this article exhaustively sorts out more than 69,000 Chinese words in the "Modern Chinese Dictionary" (7th edition) (2019) according to the classification standards of metaphor vocabulary, and finds that there are a total of 853 disyllabic metaphors. Then, the research methods of material example explanation and literature data are adopted for the 853 disyllabic metaphors. The research framework of this article is constructed with theories such as word formation, cognitive linguistics, and the 853 disyllabic metaphors are strictly classified according to the division standards of pre-metaphor, post-metaphor, and full metaphor according to the analysis methods of lexicography and quantitative linguistics. The purpose is to explore the factors that affect the cognitive mechanism and development of Chinese based on the analysis results and the use of metaphors; to enhance learners' understanding and communication of Chinese culture, and to accurately use and master metaphors; and to better improve learners' appreciation of the rhetoric of metaphors in Chinese literary works.</p> </div> wang yang, Sittichok Jalernkij, Shouquan Wang Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/274851 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Behavioral Traits of Elderly Chinese Tourists: Thai Tour Guides’ Perception https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277646 <p>Chinese tourists are the largest group of international visitors to Thailand in 2024. They have also been the dominant group of international tourists for many consecutive years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, research on the behavior of Chinese tourists, particularly elderly tourists, remains limited. This study aims to explore the behavioral characteristics of elderly Chinese tourists through the perception of Thai tour guides. The research employs a qualitative approach using unstructured in-depth interviews. The primary informants are Thai tour guides who are licensed and provide tour services in the Chinese language, with a minimum of three years of experience. A total of 20 tour guides were selected using the snowball sampling technique. Data was analyzed using summative analysis.</p> <p>The study findings reveal the habits and personality traits of elderly Chinese tourists, as well as their travel behaviors in Thailand, including dining, lodging, shopping, and participating in activities at tourist sites, as perceived by Thai tour guides. This research suggests that tourism business owners and operators should improve their products and services to align with the behaviors and preferences of this tourist group.</p> Wiraphong Panyathanakhun Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277646 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Evolving Chinese Learning Needs of Thai High School Students in the Post-Pandemic Era: Coping Strategies from a Qualitative Study at Ratwittaya School https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277265 <p>To better advance international Chinese education for Thai high school students, it is essential to investigate and analyze their Chinese learning needs. This study explores the changes in Thai high school students’ Chinese learning demands before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the successful strategies schools have adopted in response. Using Ratwittaya School in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand as a case study, we conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with school administrators, local Chinese teachers, and high school students. The study found that: (1) students’ Chinese learning needs focus on teaching methods, social media, and studying abroad in China; (2) the school’s response strategies center on textbook selection, platform development, and in-school teacher training. It is recommended that the digital and intelligent transformation of international Chinese education at the Thai high school level be continuously promoted through five strategic dimensions: the construction of online Chinese teaching platforms, the development of localized teaching materials, the establishment of collaborative co-teaching mechanisms, the formulation of localized Chinese language curricula, and the integration of artificial intelligence. These initiatives aim to empower Chinese language educators to engage in personalized, ubiquitous, and interactive pedagogical practices.</p> WU JIAN, POONYAPHA SINGPRATHAN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277265 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Rice Paddy Symbiosis: The Formation and Dissemination of Ecological Aesthetics in Cantonese Rural Areas https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278196 <p>This paper takes the rural landscape of Cantonese villages as a point of departure, focusing on the "rice paddy symbiosis" system in Conghua, Guangzhou. It explores the ecological wisdom and aesthetic characteristics embodied within the context of Lingnan agrarian civilization. Drawing on ecological aesthetics theory and cultural communication models, the research employs literature review, case analysis, and interdisciplinary methods to examine the ecological adaptability, cultural identity, and functional synergy of the tiered "mountain-water-paddy-village" landscape.Findings reveal that this system manifests a synergistic mechanism of "ecology-culture-community," achieving an integration of ecological functions, cultural heritage, and social practice. In response to challenges in rural governance and cultural dissemination, the study proposes a "community-based" collaborative framework and explores communication pathways that merge art and technology. This provides both theoretical and practical support for rural revitalization and the dynamic inheritance of Cantonese culture.</p> ZHILIANG XIN, CHUSAK SUVIMOLSTIEN , PORADEE PANTHUPAKORN , SUWICHAI KOSAIYAWAT Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278196 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Study on Kinship Appellations in Qiaopi (from Thailand to Chaoshan Area) and their Application https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265075 <p>Thai Chaoshan Qiaopi refers to the middle and late 18th century to the 1970s, the overseas Chinese in Thailand and China's Guangdong Chaoshan area through the folk channels and later financial, postal institutions carried out a kind of "silver and letter integration" communication mode and carrier. By classifying and analyzing the kinship appellations in the Qiaopi, this paper finds that the kinship appellations in the Qiaopi have the characteristics of rich and complete system, generalization of relative appellations, with local cultural characteristics, and often contain the emotional color of respect and humility, which reflects the spirit of respecting others and subordinating themselves in the traditional Chinese culture. Understanding this feature is helpful to guide students in the teaching of kinship terms in the cultural teaching of international Chinese education.</p> YU LINA, CHEN ENWEI Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265075 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 THE RESEARCH OF THE INFLUENCE OF SUN TZU'S ART OF WAR PHILOSOPHY AND SPIRIT ON THE CULTURAL PROMOTION OF HUIMIN COUNTY https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277988 <p>This study delves into the significant influence of the philosophy and spirit of Sun Tzu's Art of War on cultural promotion and tourism development in Huimin County, with a particular focus on how to transform the core ideas of Sun Tzu's Art of War into the driving force for modern cultural brand promotion through cultural dissemination and visual image design. The Art of War by Sun Tzu, as a classic of ancient Chinese military thought, not only had a profound impact on military strategy, but also provided important references for cultural management and Promotion in Huimin County.</p> <p>Through methods such as literature research and field investigation, the cultural resources and current situation of Huimin County were analyzed, especially how to enhance local cultural identity and tourism attractiveness through the ideas of Sun Tzu's Art of War. In addition, this study also proposes that through in-depth exploration of Sun Tzu culture and strategic planning of tourism management, it can help Huimin County build a unique visual image design. This not only helps to enhance the cultural status and reputation of Huimin County, but also promotes the sustainable development of the local economy. In summary, the philosophical spirit of Sun Tzu's Art of War provides strong theoretical support and practical guidance for cultural Promotion in Huimin County. Combining it with modern design and technology will be an important path for Huimin County to achieve cultural inheritance and innovation.</p> HUI ZHANG, PORADEE PANTHUPAKORN , PUVASA RUANGCHEWIN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/277988 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Effectiveness of AI Tools in Enhancing Pinyin Listening Skills in Chinese Pronunciation Teaching for Non-Native Speakers: A Comparative Study of Traditional Dictation and AI Tools https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/275904 <p><span data-contrast="auto">This study explores the integrated application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, ChatGPT and Quizizz, in teaching Chinese pronunciation to non-native speakers, focusing on their effectiveness in improving students' pinyin listening skills. The study targeted first-year students majoring in Chinese education at Rajabhat Rajanagarindra University (academic year 2024) in Thailand. By comparing traditional dictation with AI-assisted listening training, the study analyzed changes in students' listening accuracy, learning efficiency, listening sensitivity, and interest in learning. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:400}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The results indicate that the combined use of AI tools significantly improved students' listening accuracy (from 0.561 to 0.793, p &lt; 0.001), while also enhancing their interest in learning (100% of students reported a significant increase in learning enjoyment) and learning efficiency (75% of students reported a substantial improvement in their abilities). Additionally, listening sensitivity improved across the board, with 68.8% of students reporting significant progress and 31.2% reporting moderate improvement. This study further confirms the effectiveness of the two AI tools in teaching Chinese pronunciation to non-native speakers. It not only improved students’ pinyin listening comprehension skills but also enhanced their overall learning experience, providing valuable insights for the optimization and promotion of AI technology in the future design of Chinese language teaching for foreign learners.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:400}"> </span></p> Jiaoyue Zhao, SUJANYA THIMATHAN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/275904 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 STATISTICS AND ANALYSIS ON THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF CHINESE EDUCATION RESEARCH IN THAILAND https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264931 <p>This article first uses the literature research method to consult, study, and sort out all the literature on Chinese education research in Thailand in the past 23 years from 2000 to 2022. The characteristics and deficiencies of the results are statistically analyzed in three aspects. The results show that the characteristics of research on Chinese education in Thailand include continuous increase in quantity, continuous expansion of content, diversification of perspectives, deepening and refinement of research topics, continuous innovation of research methods, and increasing awareness of academic norms; the lack of research lies in the imbalance of research , Insufficient depth of research, too much repetitive research. Suggestions for academic research on Chinese education in Thailand include: clarifying the attributes of the discipline; increasing the depth and breadth of research on Chinese education in Thailand; reducing repetitive research; and co-authoring monographs by scholars in various fields.</p> ZHU SHAOXU, HAN YINGQI Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264931 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Research on the distribution of the word "mǎn" in modern Chinese based on the corpus https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265098 <p> Character words are one of the important words to describe the characteristics or states of people and things. As a high frequency character word, "mǎn" has many meanings in different contexts. Due to the limited grasp of corpus in the Modern Chinese Dictionary, the division of common sense items is shallow and the sense items are omitted. Therefore, it is an important subject in lexicology and lexicography to reclassify and describe the meaning. This paper uses corpus technology to re-describe and classify the meaning of "mǎn" in modern Chinese in the form of case study, and holds that there are 2 missing meanings in the Modern Chinese Dictionary (7th Edition). Therefore, the combination of corpus technology and lexicography is a feasible way to enrich the meaning of common words, and can also provide a reference for the revision of dictionaries.</p> MENGQI BO, HONGJUAN AI Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265098 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Linguistic and Cultural Ties Between ASEAN Countries and China, Especially Guangxi https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265346 <p>Connected by mountains and rivers, ASEAN countries and China, especially Guangxi, have a multi-level relationship in history, and have a profound connection in ethnic, language, cultural customs and other aspects. The main ethnic group of Vietnam, the Jing nationality, was formed by the mixture of the Luoyue people living in Guangxi in ancient times and the immigrants from northern China. The main ethnic group of Thailand, the Tai nationality, has a homology relationship with the Zhuang nationality in Guangxi; the Shan nationality in Myanmar and the Lao Long nationality in Laos have a close relationship with the Zhuang nationality. Many ethnic minorities on the border between China and ASEAN have a distant or close relationship with the Zhuang nationality. In terms of language, the Thai language is close to the Zhuang people, with many basic vocabulary in common, and there are many loanwords from Chinese. The Vietnamese language was heavily influenced by the Chinese language, forming the Chinese-Vietnamese word in the Vietnamese language, which is similar to the pronunciation of the Yulin dialect in Guangxi Province, and the Vietnamese borrowed the Chinese character to create the word. Culturally, they belong to the Confucian cultural circle. Other island states such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and the Philippines have a long history of exchanges with China, forming a tribute relationship with China in ancient times, and frequent personnel exchanges, trade and cultural exchanges. In modern times, due to the invasion of Western colonialism, this relationship was forced to break off. In modern times, China and ASEAN countries supported each other in fighting against foreign invasion and striving for national independence. The large number of Chinese living in ASEAN countries has become a bridge between Chinese culture and ASEAN culture. Today, China and ASEAN have established a free trade area and carried out comprehensive exchanges in politics, economy, culture and education, showing an infinitely bright prospect.</p> LIQUN DENG , RENMIN XIE Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265346 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Research on the Development of International Chinese Education in the Context of the the Belt and Road Strategy https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/275941 <p>The Chinese government put forward and began to implement the the Belt and Road strategy in 2013, providing a broad development platform for international Chinese education, which played an important role in the premise and guarantee of the construction of the the Belt and Road. The international Chinese education system in China includes government established institutions, universities, and private organizations, which have helped the international Chinese education industry achieve brilliant development achievements. However, there are also problems such as insufficient supply of promotion institutions, incomplete laws and regulations, shortage of teaching staff, and lack of applicability of textbooks. The author proposes measures such as strengthening top-level design, adjusting strategic layout, establishing and improving relevant laws and systems, adhering to the policies of "inviting in" and "going out", and compiling applicable Chinese textbooks, which can effectively promote the development and progress of international Chinese education.</p> LIANG FAN, RUDEE PHORNPHANITCHAI , ALISA MEKKHUM , LANPENG WANG Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/275941 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The theoretical logic of the modern transformation of Traditional elementary education teaching methods https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265650 <p>Traditional elementary education is an important part of traditional Chinese education. The modern transformation of its teaching methods will help promote contemporary Chinese education and international Chinese education and teaching. This article intends to deeply explore the teaching process and characteristics of traditional elementary education, and summarize the teaching methods that are suitable for modernity transformation in traditional elementary education. Research findings: Teaching methods worthy of modern transformation in traditional elementary school education include: in terms of teaching material content, taking into account children's exploration of the unknown world, covering a wide range of content, close to daily life, and easy for children to concretely perceive; in terms of teaching language, taking into account children's language Acquisition rules, cleverly arrange pronunciation rhymes and word combinations, and establish associative links between pronunciation and word meaning; in the form of teaching materials, taking into account children's cognitive characteristics from concrete to abstract, quotes from classics and stories are introduced to enhance interest, and illustrations are added to the text. , both intuitive and attractive to children; in the learning sequence, taking into account children's thinking development rules from simple to complex, literacy and writing are separated, focusing on literacy and simple calligraphy first, and writing training is based on genus pairs first and is entertaining.</p> ZUNGUO JIANG, ENWEI CHEN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265650 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Phonetic Loan Characters and Chinese Language Teaching https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278140 <p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This article explains phonetic loan characters (假借字), one of the six categories of Chinese characters construction (六书) in ancient China. In reality, phonetic loan characters represent a way of using existing Chinese characters rather than a method of creating new ones. Although this category is no longer actively used, phonetic loan characters still exist in modern Chinese, and many of them are frequently used. The article discusses the definition and distinctive characteristics of phonetic loan characters, their various forms, and the relationships between their structure, pronunciation, and meaning in comparison with newly created characters. Additionally, it offers suggestions for teaching phonetic loan character and emphasizes that Chinese language instruction, particularly the teaching of Chinese characters, should not overlook the importance of providing knowledge about these characters. Instead, educators should focus on helping learners understand and make connections between the structure, pronunciation, and meaning of phonetic loan characters and those of newly created characters. This approach not only enhance learners’ ability to memorize Chinese characters more easily and efficiently, but also expands their vocabulary.</p> นริศ วศินานนท์, SUKANYA WASINANON Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278140 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 THE ANALYSIS OF “ LIN ” HEXAGRAM IN THE I CHING https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278080 <p>This study focuses on an in-depth analysis of the 19th hexagram in the Book of Changes (I Ching), known as "Lin" (Approach). It systematically examines the hexagram’s structural composition, textual interpretation, and the evolution of its understanding across different historical periods. Specifically, the paper explores the insights this hexagram offers for both traditional governance and modern application scenarios. The structure of “earth above the marsh” is commonly interpreted as a model of governance in which the ruler influences the people through moral virtue. Meanwhile, the phrase “misfortune in the eighth month” serves as a warning for rulers to maintain a constant awareness of potential crises. Historically, the study outlines the shift in interpretive focus—from Han dynasty scholars emphasizing symbolic derivation, to Song and Ming Neo-Confucians exploring ethical implications. Notably, modern scholars have adopted new perspectives by applying the wisdom of this hexagram to fields such as management and education, and even drawing comparisons with Western philosophies. The findings suggest that this ancient symbol not only reflects traditional Chinese views on the relationship between Heaven and humanity, but also provides valuable insights for contemporary challenges in organizational governance and leadership development. By adopting an interdisciplinary approach, this paper aims to demonstrate the potential for transforming traditional philosophical resources within the context of modern society.</p> BIN WANG , CHAWEEWAN WONGCHAROENKUL Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/278080 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Study of the Intercultural Competence and Intercultural Identity Construction of Volunteer Chinese Language Teachers https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264971 <p>Volunteer Chinese language teachers are a main force of overseas Chinese language education, carrying out the mission of teaching Chinese language and promoting Chinese culture overseas, and make important contributions to meet the needs of Chinese language learning around the world and deepen the mutual understanding between China and the world. Their intercultural communication competence has an important impact on their work and life abroad, which in turn, is directly related to whether they can adapt to life overseas and carry out Chinese teaching successfully. Based on the study and summary about intercultural communication and intercultural communicative competence and their respective connotations, this paper explores the definition of intercultural communicative competence of volunteer Chinese language teachers. Based on an interview and with 20 volunteer Chinese language teacher teaching in the United States, the United Kingdom, Thailand and South Korea, and the real cases obtained, the identity construction of volunteer Chinese language teachers in the intercultural communication domain is put forward, they are the instructors of language knowledge, the disseminators of Chinese culture and the bridge builders of intercultural communication. The paper also analyzes the problems existing in the intercultural communicative competence and the identity construction of volunteer Chinese language teachers, and puts forward solutions, expecting to be of significance to the improvement of the intercultural competence of volunteer Chinese language teachers and the intercultural communication training of relevant departments.</p> JUAN WANG, XIAOFEI REN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264971 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Comparative Study of Legal Chinese Textbooks: Taking Chinese Textbook for Chinese Law Majors and Legal Chinese: Business Chapters as Examples https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264738 <p>Legal Chinese is one of the types of Chinese for Specific Purpose (CSP). Legal Chinese Textbooks are the main medium for conducting Legal Chinese teaching activities. This article conducts a comparative study of two commonly used Legal Chinese Textbooks, analyzing their advantages and shortcomings from the perspectives of compilation principles, compilation styles, teaching material selection, and language and cultural knowledge points. It summarizes the experience of Legal Chinese Textbook writing and proposes some specific and feasible improvement suggestions for Legal Chinese Textbook compilation in future, mainly including: using CSP theory to guide the compilation of Legal Chinese Textbooks, optimizing the selection and arrangement of teaching materials, and enriching the content design and analysis of cultural knowledge.</p> JUN WANG, QIYUAN TANG Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264738 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 The Beauty of Yan Hui's 'Joy in Learning' in The Analects of Confucius of Confucius https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/275398 <p>The beauty of Yan Yuan's "joy of learning" runs through The Analects of Confucius of Confucius. His "joy of learning" is in the same vein as Confucius's learning, but it sparks "joy". In the 21 chapters of The Analects of Confucius about Yan Yuan, there are the content, methods and attitudes of constructing "joy of learning", which are of reference significance to the current society. This article is developed from the above three dimensions: First, the construction of the beautiful environment of Yan Yuan's "joy of learning", exploring the content of the construction of the beautiful environment of "joy of learning" in the thirteen chapters of The Analects of Confucius involving Yan Yuan, that is, learning "literature", practicing "ritual" and reaching "benevolence". Second, the method of Yan Yuan's construction of the beautiful environment of "joy of learning", from the perspectives of Confucius, Zigong and Yan Yuan, analyze the five methods of "joy of learning" in the five chapters of The Analects of Confucius involving Yan Yuan, namely, erudition, questioning, careful thinking, clear discrimination and sincere practice. Third, Yan Yuan's attitude towards the beauty of "joy of learning", analyzing the attitude of "joy of learning" in the seven chapters of The Analects of Confucius involving Yan Yuan, namely, ambition, perseverance and love of learning.</p> YANQIN WU, NOPPARUT KHANOBTHAMMAKUN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/275398 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Education and Practice of Thai Students' Study in China under Sino-Thai Friendship Cooperation: A Case Study of Yunnan University of Finance and Economics https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264649 <p>The historical ties between China and Thailand in terms of friendly cooperation have deep roots, with a long-standing tradition of amicable exchanges between the two peoples. In recent years, the comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Thailand has continued to strengthen, fueled by the initiation and advancement of the "Belt and Road" initiative. This has resulted in increasingly close collaboration in various fields, including education and cultural exchanges, consequently leading to a continuous expansion of the number of Thai students studying in China. This paper employs a statistical data analysis approach, supported by data collection and graphical representation, to showcase the efforts and achievements of Yunnan University of Finance and Economics in the cultivation of Thai students. The aim is to provide insights and references for the development of international educational exchanges and cooperation between China and Thailand. The paper systematically reviews experiences in policy formulation and implementation, scholarship programs, collaborative academic projects, enrollment strategies, teaching management teams, and cultural exchange activities related to the education of Thai students in China. Additionally, the paper offers corresponding policy recommendations.</p> PENG XU, YINSHENG LI Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/264649 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 Compatibility Between Chinese Language Knowledge Imparting and Humanistic Qualities Cultivation: Key Challenges in College Chinese Course at Vocational Colleges of China https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265703 <p><span class="TextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">The compatibility between Chinese language knowledge imparting and humanistic qualities cultivation in College Chinese course at vocationa</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">l colleges is of paramount importance because it helps to develop students into well-rounded, interdisciplinary-capable, and socially responsible future professionals. The paper addresses the compatibility dilemma of Chinese language knowledge imparting an</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">d humanistic qualities cultivation, which are reflected in the pressures of curriculum goal setting, the challenges of course content </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">selection</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">, the influence of teachers' professional backgrounds, and the diversity of student backgrounds. It offers corres</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">ponding recommendations, including clearly defining teaching </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">objectives</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, diversifying course content through the incorporation of case studies and practical experiences, providing cross-disciplinary training, fost</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">ering teacher team collaboration, adopting personalized education strategies, and promoting cultural exchange and understanding. These recommendations are interconnected and aim to promote better alignment of Chinese language knowledge imparting and humani</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW86465756 BCX8">stic qualities cultivation in College Chinese course, which will have significant implications within the vocational education sector.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW86465756 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:480,&quot;335559740&quot;:400,&quot;335559797&quot;:200}"> </span></p> DUO YANG, ENWEI CHEN Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/265703 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700 A Study on the Sense Distribution of "Snow" in Modern Chinese Based on the Theory of Qualia Structure https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/261787 <p><span class="TextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8">Nouns occupy </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8">an important position</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8"> in the category of speech and grammatical system, which is of great theoretical significance and application value</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8"> to the description and characterization of noun meaning. This paper uses corpus technology to exhaustively analyze 10,000 pieces of "snow" corpus with a total of more than 850,000 words,</span></span> <span class="TextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8">redescribes</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8"> the distribution of the meaning items of "snow" in </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8">modern Chinese</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15590031 BCX8">, and applies the theory of Qualia Structure to explain the reasons for the occurrence of each meaning item of "snow".</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW15590031 BCX8" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;134245417&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:1,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559731&quot;:480,&quot;335559740&quot;:400,&quot;335559797&quot;:200}"> </span></p> YI YI ZHANG, SHICHUN LI, HONGJUAN AI Copyright (c) 2025 Chinese Language and Culture Journal http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 https://so02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/clcjn/article/view/261787 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0700