Abstract：Loanwords, especially English loanwords, directly make a huge influence on Chinese . From the research of domestic and foreign linguists on the study of loan words, this paper expounds the definition, the way of forms, causes of the formation and importance of loan words. English language has already infiltrated in Internet, food, music, sports and other fields. Have a great impact on our lives. Transliteration, free translation, lettered words all reflect the influence of English Loanwords on Chinese . This study makes English learners have a better understanding of English loan words. English loan words on Chinese, not only expand the Chinese vocabulary, but also greatly enrich the Chinese language. But the impact of English loan words on Chinese also can be positive and negative due to different living environment and customs of the users. In the face of English loan words we should take the essence and discard the dregs. And we should adopt the right attitude to face the cultural exchange and fusion.

Key words: Loan words; Chinese; Language contact; Impact

CONTENTS

摘要

Abstract

1.Introduction -1

1.1.Significance of the study -2

1.2  Study home and abroad -2

1.3  Definition of loanwords -2

2. Characteristics of English loan words in Chinese-3

2.1  Transliteration -3

2.2 free translation-4

2.3 Transliteration plus free tranalation-5

2.4 Alphabetic words-5

2.5 Native words plus Free translation-6

3.Application scope of English loanwords in Chinese    -6

4. Ways for English loan words to enter Chinese language-6

4.1 National trade and immigrant communities-7

4.2Through reform and opening up and culture communication-7

5. Causes for the appearance of English loan words-8

6.Lexical gap-8

6.1 The definition of lexical-8

6.2 Cause of lexical gap-11

7. Influence of English loanwords on modern Chinese-13

Conclusion-13

References-14

Acknowledgments-15