英汉姓名跨文化探微及应用启示

A Cross-culture Study of English&Chinese Names

姓名是社会文化的反映,英汉姓名存在产生时间、排列顺序、文化渊源及价值信仰等方面的差异,同时也在指称意义、男尊女卑、异性有别及寄托纪念功用上存在共性。对英汉姓名文化异同点的探微分析,带给我们很多启示,有助于东西方各民族进一步融合和交流。

Names are significant implications of culture. English and Chinese names differ greatly in the origin and structure of surnames and given names. They also vary in terms of supporting culture and values & beliefs. However, there are similarities between, such as the referring nature, superiority of male to female, differentiation in naming men and women, and embodying good wishes of parents. A cross-culture analysis into all this bring us enlightenments and facilitate further communication of Chinese and English-speaking people.