Research on High-frequency Terminology in Domestic and International Wheat Standards Based on Corpus

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jlsa.202407315

Author(s)

Guizhi Zhang

Affiliation(s)

Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, China

Abstract

"Food is the paramount necessity of the people, and grain is the primary source of food." Food security is of utmost importance, and wheat standards play a crucial role in ensuring it. Therefore, the language used in wheat standards should be given due attention. This paper focuses on domestic and international wheat standard texts and is grounded in philosophical ideas such as rationalism and empiricism. It approaches the subject from the perspectives of linguistics, statistics, and food science, starting with micro-level language facts. Guided by terminology theory, the research employs a mixed-method approach combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, and data collection methods using literature review and corpus analysis. The study employs thematic and content analysis to build and apply a corpus of domestic and international wheat standards, with a specific emphasis on high-frequency terminology and its distribution domains. The research reveals that high-frequency terminology in wheat standards from three countries varies in its distribution domains but consistently emphasizes the wheat testing field. The high-frequency terms are mainly found in areas related to administration, wheat legislation, varieties, products, diseases, morphology, medication, testing, cultivation, and trade. This study contributes to the organization of literature related to domestic and international wheat standards, the development of corpora, and research on wheat standard discourse development patterns. Moreover, it provides valuable insights for teaching and research in related fields, including dictionary compilation, language instruction, specialized English research, translation studies, domestic and international wheat standard development, grain and cereal establishment, and domestic and international food security. Due to limitations in research time, scope, and personal capabilities, this study has certain constraints. In future research, the author will reflect on the lessons learned from this study and make a meaningful contribution to the development of domestic and international grain standards and food security.

Keywords

Wheat Standards; Corpus; Food Security; Terminology; Distribution

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