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An Analysis of 来/去 Errors in Chinese Directional Complements by Indonesian Students

Longda Xiaokan: Journal of Mandarin Learning and Teaching · Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 82–94

DOI
10.15294/longdaxiaokan.v8i1.24942
ISSN
2715-1611, 2528-5734
Published
2025-05-28
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

Mandarin Chinese directional complements present a significant and well-documented challenge for Indonesian learners. This study delves into the intricacies of this grammatical aspect, aiming to identify the specific difficulties encountered by Indonesian students and to propose effective pedagogical strategies. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, beginning with a comparative linguistic analysis of complement expression in both Mandarin Chinese and Indonesian to pinpoint potential areas of linguistic interference. Subsequently, a questionnaire is administered to Indonesian students learning Mandarin to gather empirical data on their comprehension and application of directional complements. Furthermore, a detailed error analysis is conducted on student-produced language samples, focusing specifically on the use of “来/去” (lái/qù) and other directional complement structures. The findings of this study illuminate the multifaceted reasons behind the observed errors, encompassing negative transfer from the learners' first language, individual learner variables such as learning styles and aptitude, environmental factors influencing language acquisition, and the potential inadequacies of current teaching materials and methodologies. Ultimately, this research culminates in the formulation of targeted teaching suggestions and practical methods designed to mitigate these challenges and enhance the learning experience for Indonesian students striving to master Chinese directional complements.

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  • Universitas Airlangga
  • Sekolah Tinggi Agama Buddha Negeri Raden Wijaya Wonogiri
  • Gunadarma University
  • Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar
  • Hasanuddin University
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Dian Yuni PamujiAffiliation unknown6
Almira AgwinandaAffiliation unknown5
Mirah AzizahAffiliation unknown4
Sheyra Silvia SiregarAffiliation unknown4
Siti MaryamAffiliation unknown3
Rawdhah Binti YasaAffiliation unknown3
Cicik AlfiniyahUniversitas Airlangga3
Kezia Yansen PasangAffiliation unknown3
Sutrisno SutrisnoSekolah Tinggi Agama Buddha Negeri Raden Wijaya Wonogiri2
Hima Sakina FirdhausyAffiliation unknown2
Hasria RiskiAffiliation unknown2
Tri Wahyu Retno NingsihGunadarma University2
Julianto JuliantoAffiliation unknown2
Muhammad ShuhufiUniversitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar2
Muhammad Abdurrahman RoisAffiliation unknown2
Wastri PebrianiAffiliation unknown2
Hukmawati HukmawatiAffiliation unknown2
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