中西数字差异.ppt

“4” conveys some bad meanings in most cases in western culture, such as: 1. “ the fourth” is the euphemistic expressions of the toilet. 2. “ four-letter words” means vulgar words in America. 3.“404” refers to people who is confused and knows little of a particular thing. e.g. He is a total 404 and dont talk to him. In the West, “6” symbolizes love, fertility, peace and abundance, belonging to the field of Venus. (它象征爱、生殖力，以及和平与丰饶，属于金星的领域.) However, “6” in English is an unpopular number, which is viewed as a sinister omen. For example, 1. sixes and sevens（乱七八糟） 2. Hit somebody for six \knock somebody six(给某人致命的 打击) 3.Six penny (不值钱) But sometimes people are cautious with its uses. For example: 1. we do not serve guests with “7” dishes; 2. the day with seven in lunar calendar will not be chosen by people for marriage; 3. people usually pay respects to their dead relatives every 6 days for 7 times. * 这个动作要点一下才有 * * Translation and Culture Group Members: Vera(韩玉霞) Eleen Smile(王语睿) Majic Translation and Culture about Numbers 韩玉霞 The meaning of “1” is almost the same in both Chinese and English culture. 1. It is the starting point of all things all over the world. In Huai Nanzi, it says: “1” is the root and nature of everything.(《淮南子》有语“一也者，万物之本也。) In western culture, “1” represents the originality instead of the produce. And it belongs to the field of Sun(属于太阳的领域) . 2. It is the symbol of our achievements, status and honor. 　No. 1 is the target of many successful people who wants to stand at the pinnacle of career and life and always be the blessed one of God(天之骄子). For example, the Olympic Games, the gold medal means first, thus all the athletes spend countless efforts for it regardless of their nationality; it not only represents the participants’ highest ability and the achievement, but also brings great glory to the winner’