SOCIOLINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF ENDEARMENT EXPRESSIONS IN ENGLISH, CHINESE, AND UZBEK SPEECH
Keywords:
sociolinguistics, endearment expressions, functional semantic field, linguocultural analysis, speech communication, gender, social identity, pragmatics, English, Chinese, Uzbek languages.Abstract
Endearment expressions represent one of the most important sociolinguistic and cultural components of communication. These expressions reflect emotional closeness, social relationships, age distinctions, gender roles, and national-cultural values within a speech community. This article examines the sociolinguistic characteristics of endearment expressions in English, Chinese, and Uzbek speech. The study analyzes how affectionate expressions vary according to social status, gender, age, family relationships, and communicative situations. Drawing on comparative linguistics, sociolinguistics, and linguocultural approaches, the article highlights similarities and differences in the functional semantic field of endearment among the three languages. Particular attention is given to culturally specific forms of affection, pragmatic meanings, and sociolinguistic variation in interpersonal communication. The article concludes that endearment expressions are deeply connected with cultural identity and social interaction, reflecting the worldview and communicative traditions of each linguistic community.
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