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dc.contributorFaculty of Humanitiesen_US
dc.contributor.advisorHsu, Yu-yin (CBS)en_US
dc.contributor.advisorHuang, Chu-ren (CBS)en_US
dc.creatorPoon, Wan Man Ada-
dc.identifier.urihttps://theses.lib.polyu.edu.hk/handle/200/13599-
dc.languageEnglishen_US
dc.publisherHong Kong Polytechnic Universityen_US
dc.rightsAll rights reserveden_US
dc.titleA lexical semantic analysis of Chinese emotion words in the four gospels of the Chinese Union Version Bible : exploring the relationship between God, Jesus, and the Spirit through emotion words using a corpus linguistics approachen_US
dcterms.abstractThis thesis is a corpus linguistics study that investigates the usage of emotion words in the Chinese Union Version (CUV) Bible, with a focus on the Four Gospels. The research utilizes two research methods: an online survey to build an emotion word dataset for the Four Gospels, and a qualitative and quantitative analysis of emotion words from the dataset.en_US
dcterms.abstractThe research aims to identify specific emotion words used in the Four Gospels in relation to appearances of the Trinity, examine how these words convey emotional responses towards the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit through lexical-semantic analyses, and explore the correlation between emotion words and triggering events in the Gospels.en_US
dcterms.abstractFirst, an online rating for the selected emotion words was conducted to investigate how individuals rate the valence and arousal of emotion words. This survey provides insights into the relationship between emotion words and their perceived emotional dimensions, allowing for a better understanding of how people interpret and evaluate these words.en_US
dcterms.abstractBased on the rating results, significant emotion words were selected from those rated highest in valence and arousal for further analysis. These selected words were then examined using the cause event theory and emotion event model. This analytical approach helps uncover the intricate relationship between the chosen emotion words, biblical events, and the Trinity.en_US
dcterms.abstractThe findings reveal that while lay people consistently rate emotion words based on valence and arousal, a deeper exploration informed by the cause event theory and emotion event model uncovers a more complex relationship between emotion words and associated events.en_US
dcterms.abstractContrary to initial expectations, the study discovers instances where positive emotion words are not exclusively tied to positive events or outcomes, and negative emotion words do not always stem from negative events or lead to negative consequences. These findings underscore the importance of textual analysis in comprehending the intricate connections between emotion words and the events they describe.en_US
dcterms.abstractBy employing the Cause Event Theory and Emotion Event Model analysis, this research enhances our understanding of how emotions interact with the textual contexts in which they appear. It emphasizes the significance of examining underlying events and circumstances to accurately interpret the emotional connotations conveyed through language.en_US
dcterms.abstractFurthermore, the study explores the profound relationship between God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in the Four Gospels. It portrays God and Jesus as sharing a unified identity, with the Holy Spirit acting as a guardian during Jesus' departure from the world.en_US
dcterms.abstractThis research hope to contribute a deeper understanding of emotion expression in religious contexts by examining emotion words within the CUV Bible. The insights gained also have implications for the development of sentiment analysis tools and applications in Chinese, considering the dimensions of valence and arousal. Additionally, this study hopes to provide a useful framework for further biblical studies, highlighting the emotional dimensions in the Bible and enriching the reading experience for people who are interested in Bible study, particularly in the Chinese Union Version Bible.en_US
dcterms.extent708 pages : color illustrationsen_US
dcterms.isPartOfPolyU Electronic Thesesen_US
dcterms.issued2024en_US
dcterms.educationalLevelDALSen_US
dcterms.educationalLevelAll Doctorateen_US
dcterms.LCSHDiscourse analysisen_US
dcterms.LCSHBible. New Testament -- Language, styleen_US
dcterms.LCSHLanguage and emotionsen_US
dcterms.LCSHCorpora (Linguistics)en_US
dcterms.LCSHBible. Chinese. He he benen_US
dcterms.LCSHHong Kong Polytechnic University -- Dissertationsen_US
dcterms.accessRightsrestricted accessen_US

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