从汉英动物词汇的文化内涵看中西方的文化差异,英语其它论文_285.doc

从汉英动物词汇的文化内涵看中西方的文化差异,英语其它论文 Seeking Cultural Differences from Cultural Connotations of Chinese and English Animal Vocabulary?[Abstract] The vocabulary in different languages can reflect the developments of different languages. There are many expressions connected with animals in both English and Chinese because of history, customs, value and religion beliefs. The paper analyzes the differences between the English and Chinese expressions connected with animals, vividly showing the cultural influence on vocabulary and the differences between the Chinese and English culture. And it will be helpful for English learners?intercultural communication.[Key Words] animal words; cultural connotation; cultural differences 从汉英动物词汇的文化内涵看中西方的文化差异?【摘 要】不同语言中的词汇反映了不同文化发展的差异。由于受历史、习俗、价值观念、宗教信仰等方面的影响，英汉两种文化中都有许许多多与动物相关的词汇。分析两种语言中有关动物的词语可以透析出文化对词汇的影响，也可以生动地揭示出中英两种文化间的差异，同时会有助于英语学习者更好地进行跨文化交际。【关键词】 动物词汇；文化内涵；文化差异?1. IntroductionCulture is mankinds accumulation of history experience, including knowledge, religion, art, law, ethic and custom...etc. As is well known, cultures differ from nation to nation. Different nations have different social cultural backgrounds. Language is a part of culture and is a carrier as well; culture is the content of language: they are inseparable. In order to improve the ability of English language, one should know well of the cultural clash which will occur during the language study and compare it with our own language culture and discuss the differences frequently. A language reflects the characters of a nation, including their history and cultural background, and containing their view to life, living habit and mode of thinking, so people usually call language 搕he carrier of culture? Cultures of every nation have their common characters and individualities; these common characters come from the objective nature which is shared by the whole world. Because of the difference of environment which includes the ecological environment, material civi