模糊语言广泛存在于自然语言当中。恰当运用模糊语言能满足特殊的社会需要,如维护交际双方的面子需要。外交辞令中也大量存在着模糊语言。模糊语言作为外交辞令的一种策略和言语技巧,有着重要的意义。本文试以外交辞令中存在的模糊语言为例,来分析它的维护面子功能。 Vague language exists widely in natural language. Appropriate use of vague language can meet special social needs, such as the need to maintain the face of both parties. There is also a large number of vague language in diplomatic language. Vague language as a diplomatic language tactics and speech skills, has an important meaning. This article tries to analyze the maintenance of face function by taking the vague language existing in diplomatic speech as an example.