毕业设计论文-a comparison between chinese and english taboos 英语专业.doc

A Comparison between Chinese and English Taboos By English Thesis Advisor: 28 Dec 2010  Abstract: Taboo reflects every corner of the different social life both in Chinese and English culture, so the differences between the Chinese and English taboos can be of great help for cross-cultural communication. By analyzing some important parts of the taboos, we will have some general point of view on it. Key words: taboo, differences ,comparison, cross-cultural communication Contents I.Introduction …………………………………………………………………......1 II.content：a comparison between Chinese and English taboos………………….1 A. Color taboo…………………………………………..................................1 1. Red…………………………….………………………………………1 2. White………………………..…………………………………………2 3. Black..………………………………………………………………….2 B. Number taboo………………………….………………………………….3 1. Number four in China………………………………………………....3 2. Number thirteen in English……………………………………...….3 3. Friday……………………………………………………………...….3 4. Odd number and even number……………………………………..3 C. Religion…………………………………………………………………..4 III. Conclusion……………………………………………………………………..5 Works Cited…………………………………………………………………..6 I. Introduction Language is a cultural carrier as a part of culture. Taboo is a common language both in Chinese and English culture. It is very useful to be aware of the cross-cultural communication and learning of English culture. Taboo, as a special language, seems very important whether in reality or in communication. Due to different historical and cultural backgrounds, the ranges of taboo are not the same. There will be different ways of the same object. Usually, language is used as a mirror to reflect the national culture by people. Understanding the differences between Chinese and English taboos will appropriately help cross-cultural communication. II. A comparison between Chinese and English taboos As the old saying goes, troubles come out of the tongue. Superstitious people think that the language itsel