Chinese speaking times
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| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 313-321 |
| Journal / Publication | International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2003 |
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Abstract
This paper presents the results of elemental standard Chinese speaking times per character and explores the factors that may affect these results. Over a million characters were recorded in the study. The collected data was analyzed with analysis of variance and the results showed that average speaking times for Cantonese and Mandarin are different. It is about 231ms/character for Cantonese and 224ms/character for Mandarin. An interesting dimension of this research is the interaction of language with factors of time session, format, gender and news category. This study indicates that these factors needed to be considered during compilation of standard speaking time for use. The result of this study is useful in generating a new and important category of communication basic times for standardizing and evaluating speech performance of workers in this competitive century. © 2002 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.
Research Area(s)
- Cantonese, Mandarin, Predetermined time systems, Standard speaking time, Work design
Citation Format(s)
Chinese speaking times. / Lee, Phoebe S.K.; Chan, Alan H.S.
In: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 31, No. 5, 01.05.2003, p. 313-321.
In: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, Vol. 31, No. 5, 01.05.2003, p. 313-321.
Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review
