Taboo and Euphemism 禁忌语和委婉语.ppt

3. How taboo and euphemism related and different Definition is different. The property is different, and they are not one-to-one corresponding relations. It is impossible for every taboo word to have the euphemism expression. 3. How taboo and euphemism related and different They have different social functions. Using taboo words can draw others’ attention. Sometimes some persons use taboo words on purpose as to relieve feelings or indicate their identity. Euphemism is positive in communication. It can help avoiding embarrassing situation. 4. Conclusion 一个唱白脸一个唱黑脸 serves as a norm in language communication about things that should not be said. (bad-cop) is a roundabout way of saying certain things.（good-cop ） Thank you! Taboo Euphemism 1. Taboo 2. Euphemism 3. How taboo and euphemism related and different 4. Conclusion Contents 1.Taboo 1.1 Definition of taboo 1.2 Etymology of taboo 1.3 Evolution of taboo 1.4 Aspects taboo related 1.1 Definition of taboo A taboo against a subject or activity is a social custom to avoid doing that activity or talking about that subject, because people find them embarrassing or offensive. 禁忌 (Collins Cobuild) 1.1 Definition of taboo (Among some peoples) Sth. which religion or custom regards as forbidden, not to be touched, or spoken of. (Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary) 1.1 Definition of taboo Sigmund Freud pointed out in his classical work Totem and Taboo that taboo contained two opposite meanings: on one hand, it was lofty, sacred; on the other hand, it was mysterious, dangerous, prohibitive and unclean. 1.1 Definition of taboo To conclude: A taboo is a vehement (strong) prohibition of an action based on the belief that such behavior is either too sacred or too accursed for ordinary individuals to undertake, under threat of supernatural punishment. 1.2 Etymology of taboo The term taboo is originated from Polynesian (in south Pacific) Tonga language. In 1777, C