英汉前瞻性与后顾性时间观探析

Different Time Orientations between Chinese and English

中国悠久的历史形成了中国人尊经尚古的后顾性时间观,西方不同的地理历史形成了截然不同的前瞻性世界观,美国民族积极向上的国民性格正是这种思想的反映。生活和语言中的种种现象也体现了这两种价值观的不同。

The long and splendid Chinese has created the national characteristics of cherishing tradition very much.Chinese people regard history and tradition as the criteria of their behavior,which hinder them from making great progress.The westerners,in particular,the Americans,cherish creative and pioneering spirit.The different time orientations can be reflected in the languages and in daily lives.