The Hard-Working Spirit and Patience of Chinese People in The Documentary “A Bite of China”
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Objectives: This article aims to study the structure, the storytelling, and language strategies used to convey the hard-working spirit and patience of Chinese people in the documentary "A Bite of China".
Methods: The researcher collected data from episode 1 of the Thai-dubbed documentary "A Bite of China" by transcribing the Thai audio. The analysis focused on sentence structure, storytelling, and language strategies used to convey the hard-working spirit and patience of the Chinese people, both from the video and the transcribed audio.
Results: The study revealed that episode 1 of the documentary "A Bite of China" is structured into four main parts: introduction, story, conclusion, and linkage. The theme, plot, characters, music, scenes, and settings are organized to depict Chinese lifestyle serving to inspire pride among Chinese viewers and influence their mindset and behaviors. The language strategies used to convey the hard-working spirit and patience of the Chinese people, portraying a positive image of both individuals and the country include both verbal and non-verbal communication. Verbal communication strategies involve word selection and personification, while non-verbal strategies encompass the use of images and sound.
Application of this study: The analysis of "A Bite of China" sheds light on the roles and techniques of media in shaping social values and representing China's soft power.
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