The type, motive, and function of swear words: a sociolinguistic analysis of Khek Chinese language in Bangka

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Qualitative analysis reveals how swear words express emotions and strengthen social ties in Khek, suggesting their cultural significance.

Swear words in the Khek community serve to release emotions and build community bonds.
Interviews with 20 adults highlighted topics like sex, race, and humor associated with Khek swear words.
Using Jay’s framework for analysis, the study showcases the social functions of swearing in personal life.
This work emphasizes the importance of studying minority languages and their unique linguistic features.

Widyasari et al. (2025) studied this question.

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