Terminological precision as a precursor to development: A theoretical cross-linguistic analysis of English pronoun “You, He/She/It” in Chinese, and its consequences for economic planning and Gender Empowerment

Itayi Artwell Mareya; Feng Xiaohua; Liberty Artwell Mareya; Amanita R Mareya

doi:10.33545/26648717.2025.v7.i2m.566

Terminological precision as a precursor to development: A theoretical cross-linguistic analysis of English pronoun “You, He/She/It” in Chinese, and its consequences for economic planning and Gender Empowerment

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Itayi Artwell Mareya, Feng Xiaohua, Liberty Artwell Mareya and Amanita R Mareya

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This study investigates the impact of linguistic ambiguity in English and Mandarin on communication comprehension among 213 university students in China. Focus was placed on the ambiguous second-person pronoun "you" in English and the gender-neutral third-person pronoun "ta" (他/她) in Mandarin. Results indicate that while a majority of respondents report high proficiency in Mandarin, English proficiency is more varied. A notable minority (17.8%-20.2%) have experienced misunderstandings due to these specific ambiguities, though fewer (17.4%) report tangible real-world consequences. The findings highlight contextual challenges in cross-linguistic communication

DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2025.v7.i2m.566

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Itayi Artwell Mareya, Feng Xiaohua, Liberty Artwell Mareya and Amanita R Mareya. Terminological precision as a precursor to development: A theoretical cross-linguistic analysis of English pronoun “You, He/She/It” in Chinese, and its consequences for economic planning and Gender Empowerment. Int. J. Res. Engl. 2025;7(2):866-876. DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2025.v7.i2m.566

Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part M (2025)

Terminological precision as a precursor to development: A theoretical cross-linguistic analysis of English pronoun “You, He/She/It” in Chinese, and its consequences for economic planning and Gender Empowerment

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