从网络语言缩略语看网络语言的后现代特征

A Discussion of the Features and Functions Postmodern Netspeak

因特网的诞生使得网络语言这个新的语域得以浮出水面。网络语言的特点之一在于使用大量缩写形式,其中包括首字母缩写。普遍认为,网络语言大量采用缩写形式是为了达到两个功能:一是表达简洁,适应网络交际对速度的要求;二是达到委婉的效果。但很少有人认识到,网络语言中有部分首字母缩写词汇的功能在于它们是一种后现代的"文字游戏",目的在于通过刻意曲解这种手段达到解构经典。本文旨在探讨网络语言中的这类缩写词汇的成因及流行依据,并借此揭示后现代文化对当代社会语用的影响以及我们对其应采取的态度。

The birth of the Internet has given rise to a new register - netspeak. One distinctive feature of netspeak lies in the large amount of abbreviated terms including acronyms. There are mainly two explanations on the function of such abbreviated terms： one is to be concise and thus meet the need of fast-paced online communication; the other is to be used as euphemisms and replacement for taboo words. However, there is still a third function that has been largely neglected as to certain acronyms in netspeak they are used as a form of postmodern word-play to deconstruct certain classic forms of expression. By revealing the incentive that has led to the creation and popularization of such word-play terms in netspeak, the paper intends to help people achieve a better understanding of the influence of postmodern culture towards language use and adopt the right attitude toward netspeak.