The object of linguistic research is objective linguistic facts. Both modern language and ancient language are objective language phenomena.
Although the meanings expressed in different discourses are subjective and vary widely, the linguistic information conveyed can be understood by others. Linguistics is usually defined as the scientific and systematic theoretical study of language. Language is the most important communication tool for human beings and the direct reality of thought.
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Language is a unique way of human communication, which reflects the highly evolved mental ability of human beings at the biological or psychological level and the progress of human civilization at the social and cultural level. Linguistics is the core instinctive language ability to study human beings. Through the analysis and research of spoken language, written language and even sign language, we can understand the essence of human beings.
Linguistic research not only understands the essence of human language, but also has many application values. In language education, compiling dictionaries, grammar books and textbooks for people through their understanding of the language itself is also helpful to improve their ability to cope with difficulties and mistakes in language learning.
In the translation of different languages, linguistic theory has more specific guidance for translation and interpretation, and it is also helpful to use science and technology for machine translation.
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