The functions of “du’o’c” (ok; possible; can) in business communication in vietnam

Journal of Asian Pacific Communication

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 229-256

  Grace, Chew Chye Lay ^a  

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EID: 34248698838     PISSN: 09576851     EISSN: 15699838     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1075/japc.15.2.03che     Document Type: Article

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