关键词：洋泾浜英语；特征；影响
ABSTRACT
In the current background of economic globalization, international exchanges and cooperation between nations become more and more frequent. As a global language, English plays an important role. Pidgin English was a modified form of English developed in the 17th century as a trade language or lingua franca, which was used by foreigners and Chinese in the coastal ports. It has existed in China for almost three hundred years, making contribution to external trade, diplomacy and cultural communication. On the basis of tracing the origin and background of Pidgin English, the paper focused on the analysis of the differences between Standard English and Pidgin English on pronunciation, vocabulary and the grammar, and sum up the characteristics of Pidgin English with an aim of illustrating the significance and function of Pidgin English under that special circumstance.
1.Introduction 1
2.Background of Pidgin English 2
2.1 The origin of Pidgin English 2
2.2 The development of Pidgin English 3
3.The Characteristics of Pidgin English 5
3.1 Pronunciation 5
3.2 Grammar 7
3.3 Vocabulary 10
4. The Status and Influence of Pidgin English 12
Acknowledgements 14
References 15
