中英文动物词语的不同文化内涵及差异

Talking about the Different Cultural Connotation and Difference of the Animal Words in English and Chinese

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。

The vocabulary in different languages can reflect the differences between the development 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＇ cross-- culture communication.