Table 1 Distribution of interactional functions of ye expressions.
Interactional achievement | Interactional function | Practices | Frequency (/110) | Percentage% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Establishing online alignment | Rapport-building | Highlighting shared characteristics | 40 | 36 |
Listing in-group items | 24 | 21.8 | ||
Supporting a previous speaker’s views or actions | 26 | 23 | ||
Mitigation | Controlling explicit opposing views | 10 | 9.1% | |
Alleviating implicit disagreements | 10 | 9.1% |
