论林语堂在中西文化交流中的影响

Lin Yu-tang's Profound Influence on the Cultural Exchange between China and the West

文化交流对文明的发展有重要意义,文学巨匠林语堂不仅对中国现代文学发展有重要影响,对中西文化交流更是有深远的影响。林语堂自幼受到西方式的教育,成年后在中国传统文化方面造诣颇深,他也由此获得对两种文化的深刻理解。一方面,林语堂对中国社会与人民的描述、对幽默闲适之风的推崇、对翻译文学理念的革新,极大促进了中西文化交流。另一方面,其负面影响也不容忽视,其作品中的不实描写使得西方人对中国人产生了根深蒂固的文化偏见。

Cultural exchange is of great importance to the development of civilization. Lin Yu-tang, a literary giant, not only has significant impact on the development of Chinese modern literature, but also leaves a profound influence on the cultural exchange between China and the West. Lin has received western education since an early age, and after reaching adulthood he attained accomplishment in Chinese traditional culture, through which he acquired a deep understanding of both cultures. On the one hand, Lin＇s description of Chinese society and Chinese people, high praise of humorous style, and innovation of translation concept, all contribute considerably to the communication between Chinese and western culture. On the other hand, its negative effect can＇t be ignored. The false description in his works leaves a deep-rooted cultural preiudice against Chinese in westerners.