论美剧《老友记》里的中国形象

On the Image of China in the American Sitcom Friends

美国的情景喜剧因其剧情贴近生活、语言幽默风趣,在全球的电视剧市场占据重要地位。《老友记》是美国情景喜剧的经典之作,影响非常深远。通过梳理该剧涉及中国主题的情节和分析频繁出现的中国形象,揭示了美国人对中国的刻板印象及其优越感。

American sitcoms have an important role in global TV market, due to its realistic plot and humorous language. As a classic, the hot American sitcom Friends has cast a far-reaching influence. Through combing and analyzing the relevant themes and images of China in this sitcom, this paper discloses American＇s stereotypes of China and its sense of superiority.