Corpus Linguistics in China and the US: An Overview and Prospectus

Abstract

Corpus linguistics has grown by leaps and bounds over the past several decades. Its impact on language study is undeniable. This paper attempts to provide a panoramic overview of corpus linguistics as it evolves in the context of Chinese in China and the US. I show with illustrations how corpus resources and tools can be deplored in studies on the Chinese lexicon and grammar and in applied linguistics, including language teaching. Key issues for future corpus building and exploitations are outlined, as are theoretical concerns.