汉语—英语委婉语的比较分析

The Comparison of Euphemisms in Chinese and English

委婉语是各种语言共有的语言现象,具有重要的社会功能。从委婉语的使用及其表现手段入手,进行英语委婉语和汉语委婉语的比较,很有意义。委婉语是社会的一面镜子,可以反映不同语言的不同文化内涵和人们各不相同的社会价值观。

Euphemisms are universal language phenomena. They play an important role in social life and social affairs. It is very important to make a comparison of euphemisms in Chinese and English beginning with the usages and expressing means of euphemisms. Euphemism is a social mirror, which can reflect the different cultural implications and the people＇s different outlook on life.