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A Quantitative Comparative Analysis of Linguistic Features Between Lao She’s Novels and Plays— A Case Study of Rickshaw Boy and TeaHouse

Authors
Chuhan Zhang1, *
1Faculty of Humanities, Yinchuan University of Science and Technology, Yinchuan, 750001, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 1424620318@qq.com
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Chuhan Zhang
Available Online 22 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-432-7_32How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Lao She; quantitative linguistics; linguistic features; Rickshaw Boy; TeaHouse
Abstract

This study conducts a quantitative comparative analysis of linguistic features in Lao She’s representative works Rickshaw Boy and TeaHouse, aiming to explore the differences and similarities in language use between his novels and plays. By applying quantitative linguistic methods, the research analyzes lexical richness, high-frequency words, and sentence types, revealing that Rickshaw Boy features lower lexical diversity and a narrative-driven style, while TeaHouse demonstrates higher lexical variety and interactive, dialogue-based language. The findings highlight Lao She’s flexible adaptation of colloquial language to different genres, balancing literary depth with everyday speech. This study contributes quantitative evidence to support genre-based stylistic differences in Lao She’s works and provides insights into his linguistic artistry shaped by social and cultural contexts.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities and Arts (SSHA 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
22 June 2025
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978-2-38476-432-7
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-432-7_32How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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