This thesis investigates the processes of word formation and linguistic dynamics within the unique lexicon of Malaysian Mandarin, with a specific focus on nouns denoting humans. Drawing from The Dictionary of Malaysian Chinese (Huayu), a selection of 312 lexical entries was analyzed. The investigation involves the categorization of human-referred nouns and examination of various word formation processes. The findings showcase the prevalence of derivation and loanwords over compounding. Particularly notable is the significant presence of Cantonese loanwords, illustrating the intertwining of Cantonese and Malaysian Mandarin. Additionally, loanwords from Malay and English also contribute, highlighting Malaysia's sociolinguistic diversity, and the lexicon's adaptability to different linguistic and cultural inputs. This study highlights the resilience of Malaysian Mandarin in absorbing and reflecting these influences, offering valuable insights into language evolution within multilingual contexts.
本论文研究探讨了马来西亚华语独特词汇中的词汇形成过程和语言影响，重点关注人称名词，以最新出版的《马来西亚华语词典》为主要研究对象，筛选了312个词汇进行分析。研究涉及对人类名词的分类和各种词汇形成过程的审视。研究结果显示出派生和外来词比合成词更为普遍。特别值得注意的是，广东话外来词的显著存在，展示了广东话和马来西亚华语之间的相互交织。此外，来自马来语和英语的外来词也有所贡献，突显了马来西亚的社会语言多样性，以及词汇对不同语言和文化输入的适应能力。这项研究突显了马来西亚华语吸收和反映这些影响的韧性，在多语境中提供了有价值的语言演变洞见。