2007•Journal of Social Science of Jiamusi UniversityRequires access

A Preliminary Study of English Euphemism and Its Social Functions

Cui Shu-juan

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Euphemism is a common phenomenon for the language users,it is an important way to improve interpersonal relationship.There are five main social functions: formal function in human communication,positive function in expression,humorous function in language,spurious function in concealing the truth and ironic function in lashing the society.

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Key concepts: Euphemism, Function (biology), Interpersonal communication, Expression (computer science), Psychology, Social psychology, Language function, Linguistics