Information on the thesis "Comparative Analysis of Modal Particles in Chinese and Vietnamese" by graduate student Zhong Jiao, majoring in Linguistics.1. Student's full name: Chung Kieu (Zhong Jiao) 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of birth: October 5, 1987 4. Place of birth: Yunnan, China 5. Decision number recognizing the student: 1415/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SDH. November 13, 2008, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. 6. Changes in the training process: None. 7. Thesis title: A comparative study of modal particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. 8. Major: Linguistics. Code: 602201. 9. Scientific supervisor: Prof. Dr. Dinh Van Duc. 10. Summary of thesis results: Modality is a common grammatical category in all languages. Modal particles, in either Chinese or Vietnamese, do not perform syntactic functions in a sentence but are only used to express modality in an utterance. By using modal particles, speakers can express their subjective attitude, feelings, and intentions, enhancing communication effectiveness. This thesis consists of three chapters: Chapter I: Presents grammatical theories and viewpoints related to modal particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. Chapter II: Examines the semantic expression and grammatical function of six modal particles such as 的, 了, 吧, 吗, 呢, 啊 in Chinese with their corresponding modal particles in Vietnamese such as zhǔ/zhǔ/zhǎ, rèi dǎi, yè, ě, ǎ/ǎ, zhǎn, hǎ/hǎ, zhǐ/ǎ. Chapter III: Compares and contrasts the most common modal particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. It highlights similarities and differences. The most significant difference is that in Vietnamese, some modal particles such as ě, ě, yè, ǎi, etc., can be used as indicators of politeness. When using these words in communication, great importance is placed on hierarchy and order, making it easy to discern the relationship between the speaker and the listener. However, modal particles in Chinese do not have this function. This thesis has contributed to the understanding and research of modal particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. I sincerely hope that this thesis can be helpful for people to refer to and research. 11. Practical application: (if any) This thesis has contributed to the understanding and research of modal particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. It is helpful in the teaching of Chinese and Vietnamese. 12. Further research directions: None 13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Zhong Jiao (Chung Kieu) 2. Sex: Female 3. Date of birth: October 5, 1987 4. Place of birth: Yun Nan, China 5. Admission decision number: 1415/2008/QD-XHNV-KH&SĐH Dated: November 13, 2008 6. Changes in academic process: (List the forms of change and corresponding times) 7. Official thesis title: Compare frequent intonational particles in Chinese and Vietnamese 8. Major: Linguistics 9. Code: 602201 10. Supervisors: Prof.Dr Dinh Van Duc 11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: Intonation is the grammatical category existing popularly of languages, intonational particles in both of Chinese and Vietnamese does not hold syntax position in sentence, but shows the nuance in speaking. By using intonational particle, speaker can display subjective attitude, emotion as well as his purpose, raise the effect of communication. This thesis includes three chapters: Chapter I : Present the grammatical arguments and opinions related to intonational particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. Chapter II: Survey the semantic expression and grammatical function of six intonational particles such as 的、了、吧、吗、呢、啊 in Chinese with correlative intonational particles in Vietnamese such as nhi/ch/that, then, okay, ah/ah, maybe, huh/ho, huh/ah. Chapter III: Compare frequent intonational particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. Indicate similar points and different points. In which the main difference is in Vietnamese with some intonational particles such as à, ah, nha, there and so on, they can be used as polite index. Using these words in communication means appreciating hierarchy, rank… through these words, I is easy to realize the relation between speaker and listener. However, intonational particles in Chinese don't have this function. This thesis contributes in learning and research into national particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. I hope this thesis can help people in reference and research. 12. Practical applicability, if any: This thesis contributes in learning and researching intonational particles in Chinese and Vietnamese. I hope this thesis can help people in reference and research. 13. Further research directions, if any: None 14. Thesis-related publications: None
