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A Journal of Onomastics
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WeChat Usernames: An Exploratory Study of Users’ Selection Practices

Xing XuSchool of International Relations, Sichuan International Studies University, Chongqing, China; School of Education, The University of Newcastle, NSW, AustraliaView further author information
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He HuangResearch Center for Language, Cognition and Language Application, Chongqing University, Chongqing, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ting JiangCollege of Foreign Languages and Cultures, Chongqing University, Chongqing, ChinaView further author information
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Yuanpeng ZouCollege of Foreign Languages and Cultures, Chongqing University, Chongqing, ChinaView further author information
Pages 156-168 | Received 16 Apr 2020, Published online: 20 May 2020

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