汉语敬谦修辞及其文化影响

On Chinese Polite and Self-depreciatory Expressions and their Cultural Influence

敬谦语包括敬词、谦词和一些表恭敬谦让意义的短语。敬谦修辞就是在汉语交际环境中合理使用敬谦语,以求得最佳表达效果。它是在传统的敬谦文化基础上形成的,受到儒家倡导的“礼”、“仁”文化的深刻影响。

Chinese polite and self-depreciatory expressions includes words and phrases by which the speaker can achieve a better result in communication. They gradually come into being with the influence of 'etiquette' and 'benevolence' advocated by Confucianism.