| Abstract |
As a vital branch of Jin Chinese, the Northern Jin dialect serves as a "living fossil" in the historical evolution of the Chinese language. Its archaic phonological features, ancient lexical remnants, and unique grammatical structures provide critical empirical evidence for studies in Chinese phonology, lexicology, and syntax. However, accelerated modernization, the promotion of Mandarin, and the impact of digital culture have led to systemic crises such as a shrinking population of speakers, intergenerational gaps, and structural erosion of the dialect. This study systematically analyzes the linguistic characteristics and historical value of the Northern Jin dialect, identifies the multifaceted causes of its endangerment, and proposes multidimensional preservation strategies. The findings reveal that urbanization disrupts linguistic environments, educational systems marginalize dialect transmission, digital media encroach on dialect usage spaces, and weakened cultural identity exacerbates intergenerational divides. To address these challenges, the research proposes a " policy, education, community, technology, academia, culture, public " collaborative protection framework. Specific measures include government-led legislation and digital language resource databases, integration of dialect courses and cultural activities into education systems, community revitalization through opera-based dynamic transmission, academic research on dialect features, development of dialect cultural products, utilization of new media technologies for broader dissemination, and public awareness campaigns. This comprehensive framework, through institutional safeguards, technological empowerment, and cultural reproduction, provides theoretical and practical insights for fostering harmonious coexistence between the Northern Jin dialect and Mandarin, as well as advancing language preservation efforts.
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