自然与习俗:试论“符号”与“象征”的概念渊源与翻译原则

Nature and Nurture:On the Concepts and Interpretations of Sign and Symbol as Academic Terms

符号与象征的区别主要在于能指与所指之间是否存在自然联系。导致符号与象征这两个概念混淆不清的原因,主要在于西方符号学的源头本身出现了混乱。鉴于上述情况,本文试图进一步厘清符号与象征的区别之所在。

The main difference in signification between the two academic terms sign and symbol is, as we may realize, whether there is natural tie between signifier and signified. However, the confusion about the concepts and interpretations of sign and symbol does exist, which, should be traced to the source, i.e. semiotics itself from the West. In view of the abovementioned facts, this paper tries to clarify the difference between sign and symbol further.