Author(s)

Bao Chenglian, Cheng Bin

Corresponding Author

Bao Chenglian

Abstract

Based on interpersonal function-one of the pure theoretical functions of Halliday's systematical functional grammar, this paper analyzes the English translation of President Xi Jinping's New year's greetings on 2018, and explores how President Xi Jinping can use the New year's greetings to inspire people and to convey Chinese friendship and Chinese self-confidence.

Keywords

Interpersonal Function, Xi Jinping, New Year's Greetings on 2018