Abstract：Diplomatic language refers to a phrase method used by diplomacy to express the attitude of the government of the country. Diplomatic language has different linguistic features according to diplomatic needs. Analyzing the linguistic features of diplomatic language and grasping the internal laws used in diplomatic language, and following the relevant pragmatic principles promote the smooth conduct of diplomatic activities.

This thesis mainly analyzes diplomatic linguistic features, including the fuzzy feature, the cooperative feature and the polite feature of diplomatic language and the three principles that diplomats should follow: the principle of fuzziness, the principle of cooperation and the principle of politeness.

Keywords: Diplomatic Language  Language Features  Principle 

Contents

Abstract

摘要

Chapter One Introduction-1

1.1 Background of the Thesis-1

1.2 The Purpose and Significance of the Thesis-1

1.3 Structure of the Thesis-3

Chapter Two Diplomatic Language-4

2.1 The Definition of Diplomatic Language-4

2.2 The Categories of Diplomatic Language-4

2.3 Research Status of Diplomatic Language-5

2.4 Introduction of Theories-5

2.4.1 Pragmatic Vagueness Theory-5

2.4.2 The Principle of Cooperation-6

2.4.3 The Principle of Politeness-7

Chapter Three Linguistic Analysis of Diplomatic Language-9

3.1 The Fuzzy Feature in Diplomatic Language-9

3.2 The Cooperative Feature in Diplomatic Language-11

3.3 The Polite Feature in Diplomatic Language-11

Chapter Four Conclusion-13

4.1 Major Findings of the Thesis-13

4.2 Limitation of the Thesis-14

References-15