Acknowledgements in EnglishFirst of all I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to my supervisor Zhang Hong for her instructive advice and useful suggestions on my thesis I am deeply grateful of h

s my sincere gratitude to my supervisor, Professor Li Wei, for his invaluable guidance, patience and support throughout the entire process of writing this thesis. His insights and feedback have been instrumental in shaping my research and improving the quality of my work. I would also like to thank the other professors and lecturers at the Department of Linguistics and Translation Studies for their invaluable input and feedback.

I am deeply grateful to my family for their unwavering support, encouragement and understanding during the course of my studies. Their love and belief in me has been a constant source of motivation and inspiration.

I would also like to extend my gratitude to my friends and colleagues who have provided me with their support, encouragement and friendship throughout my academic journey. Their insights, feedback and encouragement have been invaluable in helping me to stay focused and motivated.

Finally, I would like to thank all of the participants who took part in my research. Without their willingness to share their experiences and insights, this study would not have been possible