面子共建理论下潜在面子威胁行为的人际语用研究

An Interpersonal Pragmatic Study of Potential Face Threatening Acts Based on Face Constituting Theory

本研究基于面子共建理论阐释为何交际中的潜在面子威胁行为是一种具有说话者优势的话语策略,为该行为提供新的解读视角。通过语料分析发现,交际者为实现特定交际目标,利用潜在面子威胁行为调控不同程度的关系张力,产生不同人际效果。面子共建的理论和分析视角,有利于丰富潜在面子威胁行为的内涵解读,为进一步探讨与之相关的身份和关系等人际因素提供理论支撑。

This study explores why potential face threatening acts( PFTAs) serve as a discourse strategy favorable for speakers in light of Face Constituting Theory,in order to offer an atternative interpntdion. Data analysis reveals that interactants manipulate relational tensions of various degrees to achieve different interpersonal effects for specific communicative purposes. Face Constituting Theory and its analytical perspective can enrich the conceptual understanding of potential face threatening act( s),and provide theoretical support to further explore some act-related interpersonal factors as identity and interpersonal relationships.