Dian Zahira Azeva, Eka Wilany, Safnidar Siahaan

A MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF TERMS USED IN GENSHIN IMPACT COMMUNITY ON HOYOLAB

Introduction

A morphological analysis of terms used in genshin impact community on hoyolab. Explore morphological processes shaping Genshin Impact community terms on HoYoLAB. Learn how composition, compounding, and clipping enable efficient online communication.

Abstract

This study analyzed morphological processes in terms used by the Genshin Impact community on HoYoLAB, where English serves as the lingua franca in communication between players. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data was collected from user posts and comments and analyzed using morphological theory. The results showed that composition is the dominant process, followed by compounding, clipping, initialisms, abbreviations, and derivations, which are primarily used to support efficient communication in online discussions, while borrowings are less common and mainly associated with narrative and tradition-related contexts. This study highlights the role of morphological processes in shaping community-specific terminology and reflects the dynamics of language use in digital gaming communities.

Review

This study, "A Morphological Analysis of Terms Used in Genshin Impact Community on HoYoLAB," presents a focused and relevant investigation into the linguistic adaptations prevalent within a popular digital gaming community. Employing a qualitative descriptive approach and grounded in morphological theory, the authors aim to identify and categorize the specific morphological processes at play in the English-language communication among Genshin Impact players on HoYoLAB. The abstract clearly outlines the study's objective to analyze community-specific terminology, emphasizing the functional role of these processes in supporting efficient online interaction. A key strength of this work lies in its empirical focus on a contemporary and active digital gaming community. The detailed identification of composition as the dominant morphological process, followed by compounding, clipping, initialisms, abbreviations, and derivations, provides valuable data on how language evolves within such specific contexts. The finding that these processes primarily serve to facilitate efficient communication is compelling and aligns with general observations of online discourse. Furthermore, the nuanced distinction regarding the less common use of borrowings, linking them specifically to narrative and tradition-related contexts, suggests a sophisticated understanding of how different linguistic strategies fulfill distinct communicative and cultural functions within the community. While the abstract provides a strong foundation, the full paper could significantly benefit from deeper theoretical exploration. It would be valuable to delve further into *why* certain processes, particularly composition, are so dominant beyond the general aim of "efficient communication," perhaps by connecting them to specific features of Genshin Impact's gameplay or the HoYoLAB platform's interaction dynamics. Additionally, given that English serves as a *lingua franca*, exploring whether the observed morphological patterns exhibit any unique characteristics attributable to a diverse, potentially non-native English-speaking user base could add another layer of insight. Expanding on the broader implications for sociolinguistics, digital discourse analysis, or even language acquisition in online environments would further elevate the study's contribution beyond its specific community context.

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