In this paper, we conduct research on the local culture and corresponding influences on the English linguistics from the etymology perspective. In the form of linguistics, language is a form of system, the research is...In this paper, we conduct research on the local culture and corresponding influences on the English linguistics from the etymology perspective. In the form of linguistics, language is a form of system, the research is in the form of the combination of form and meaning, language learning is rules and skills to master. In systemic functional linguistics, language is a system the study is in the context of significance. Language learning, therefore, the use of language, masters the language knowledge and skills in practice and the social culture. From a social point of view of language learning, language learning is no longer the pure knowledge and skills to master the cognitive process of memory, but a process of social interaction between individuals. Our research starts form the in-depth analysis of the etymology to propose novel perspective that is innovative and meaningful.展开更多
Language and culture have influenced each other. They cannot be separated as isolated one. Culture finds a better representation through language use. Language is an indispensible carrier of culture. Many words have t...Language and culture have influenced each other. They cannot be separated as isolated one. Culture finds a better representation through language use. Language is an indispensible carrier of culture. Many words have their origins in religion, mythology stories and literary works. Looking at English vocabulary from an etymological perspective is a good way to go in teaching college English vocabulary. This paper gives a brief introduction about the characteristics of English vocabulary and some advantages of teaching vocabulary from an etymological perspective, also, suggestions in using etymological perspective to teach college English vocabulary.展开更多
From a perspective of cognitive linguistics,this paper systematically compares and analyzes prototypical child metaphors“gift”and“baobei”in English and Chinese.The analysis,based on corpora and etymologies,shows t...From a perspective of cognitive linguistics,this paper systematically compares and analyzes prototypical child metaphors“gift”and“baobei”in English and Chinese.The analysis,based on corpora and etymologies,shows that English child metaphor“gift”is greatly influenced by its religious factors,while Chinese child metaphor“baobei”is mostly decided by the family value in their culture.Comprehensive explanation on cognitive motivations behind the typical metaphorical expressions provides an effective way for a comparative study of metaphors.展开更多
This article states the importance and hardship of memorising English words, propose some effective specific examples to solve them and sum up some memory techniques.
From the perspective of language contact theory,this thesis analyzes the formative causes of English loanwords,the etymology of English loanwords,the classification of English Loanwords and the influence of loanwords ...From the perspective of language contact theory,this thesis analyzes the formative causes of English loanwords,the etymology of English loanwords,the classification of English Loanwords and the influence of loanwords on English,so as to deduce which languages have the greatest influence on English vocabulary.This thesis can make learners can have a more profound and comprehensive understanding of English vocabulary constitution,so as to promote their English learning.展开更多
Vocabulary is the foundation of language systems and the students' vocabulary ability directly affects their ability of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating.However, the traditional college Englis...Vocabulary is the foundation of language systems and the students' vocabulary ability directly affects their ability of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating.However, the traditional college English teaching of vocabulary can't meet the needs of memorizing words for students. Memorizing words is a heavy burden of students.Teaching practice shows that using the etymology of auxiliary teaching in the process of teaching can improve the students' learning interest and deepen their memory,also can improve the efficiency of vocabulary memory,which isnot only help students enlarge their vocabulary, but also can strengthen the students understand the English national cultures.In this paper, we start from the importance of vocabulary teaching and the present situation of college English vocabulary teaching,we talk about the feasibility of using etymology college English vocabulary teaching strategies based on the etymology related knowledgein this paper in order to improve the English skills for students.展开更多
It is generally acknowledged that language-change is universal,continuous,and,to very considerable extent,regular.The universality and continuity of the process of language-change is noted greatly.All living languages...It is generally acknowledged that language-change is universal,continuous,and,to very considerable extent,regular.The universality and continuity of the process of language-change is noted greatly.All living languages are subject to it.The core of language-change is lexical,and a language ' s vocabulary change proves to be more revolutionary for the language ' s slow evolution.展开更多
The existence of loanwords,whose emergence has a profound connection with cultural globalization,is undoubtedly obliged to be valued.This phenomenon of linguistic integration can be appreciated everywhere in all major...The existence of loanwords,whose emergence has a profound connection with cultural globalization,is undoubtedly obliged to be valued.This phenomenon of linguistic integration can be appreciated everywhere in all major languages which are still widely spoken.However,this has led to the resistance of some nationalist linguists,who advocate the purity of their respective languages.Nevertheless,the purported“linguistic purity”is a false concept unquestionably.The lexical interflow is undoubtedly of irreplaceable significance,which can never be denied.Cultural diversity is absolutely the unchangeable mainstream.With this mindset,the world will be harmonious with a sense of freedom to bathe in light of tolerance and empathy.展开更多
This thesis aims to distinguish polysemy and homonomy in the diachronic prospective by comparing the definition, cause of formation, analyzing principles of distinction. The study also values the principles in which t...This thesis aims to distinguish polysemy and homonomy in the diachronic prospective by comparing the definition, cause of formation, analyzing principles of distinction. The study also values the principles in which the limit exists and points out that etymology and sense relations are not the only factors to differentiate polysemy and homonymy of a word.展开更多
Surname, as precious cultural heritage, has been playing an important role in human development. Closely related with history, religion, tradition and the like, it draws lasting attention from many scholars and is stu...Surname, as precious cultural heritage, has been playing an important role in human development. Closely related with history, religion, tradition and the like, it draws lasting attention from many scholars and is studied from various angles. However,the study of English surnames in light of etymological is rarely conducted. This thesis regards English surnames as a kind of ordinary words as well as special words. By analysis, the thesis makes an attempt to dig in the origins of English surnames and aims to demonstrate the feasibility of applying lexicology theories into surname analysis and embody their significance in practice.展开更多
This paper outlines Liùshū六書interpretations of Chinese character etymology to help cocreate a better approach for educators in supporting character literacy development in students of the East Asian languages ...This paper outlines Liùshū六書interpretations of Chinese character etymology to help cocreate a better approach for educators in supporting character literacy development in students of the East Asian languages that utilize Chinese writing.The Liùshū六書Rikusho六書approach to character instruction can be interpreted as a strategy to spark interest in western learners providing more detailed explanations that deal with the pictographic and compound nature of Chinese character formation.All non-English words are italicized or bolded,Chinese based terms are in Mandarin Pīnyīn拼音,and Japanese terms are written in Romajiローマ字representing their differences phonetically to integrate foreign terminology.展开更多
The paper sets out to consider only Dan Brown＇s frequent English word games and etymologies in his last novel, asking in how far these can be translated into related and unrelated languages. Thus translation is the i...The paper sets out to consider only Dan Brown＇s frequent English word games and etymologies in his last novel, asking in how far these can be translated into related and unrelated languages. Thus translation is the issue here in so far as Brown makes certain ideas, conversations, even events, in the novel relying on English word play, which may not be translatable展开更多
To solve the problem of the origin of the human language,it is proposed to use the principle of“ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny”under the assumption that the development of the child’s language to a certain extent...To solve the problem of the origin of the human language,it is proposed to use the principle of“ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny”under the assumption that the development of the child’s language to a certain extent reflects the development of the human language.Taking as a basis the first sounds pronounced by a child,phonostems are determined and used when comparing etymological complexes for several semantic fields on lexical materials of several European and Asian languages.According to the results of the comparison,the effectiveness of the used principle has been estimated.展开更多
This study investigates differential effects of etymological elaboration and rote memorization on idiom acquisition and retention in Chinese college EFL learners. The sample (N = 70) involved two intact groups of coll...This study investigates differential effects of etymological elaboration and rote memorization on idiom acquisition and retention in Chinese college EFL learners. The sample (N = 70) involved two intact groups of college students. Subjects in one group exposed to instruction in the form of etymological familiarity while subjects in the comparison group were asked to memorize idioms on the basis of their given meaning. Subjects were then administered two post-tests: one to assess initial idiom acquisition, and another four weeks later to assess idiom retention. Statistical analyses produced sufficient support for both the first hypothesis (that the etymological elaboration condition would acquire more idioms than the rote memorization condition), and the second hypothesis—that the etymological familiarity would exhibit superior retention rates. The finding of this study suggests that for the purpose of encouraging long-term retention, elaborating on the original usage of idioms is preferable to requiring students to learn idioms by rote.展开更多
Three new genera of the spider family Nesticidae, Hamus gen. nov., Nescina gen. nov. and Wraios gen. nov., are reported. Three new species, Hamus bowoensis sp. nov., Nescina minuta sp. nov. and Wraios longiembolus sp....Three new genera of the spider family Nesticidae, Hamus gen. nov., Nescina gen. nov. and Wraios gen. nov., are reported. Three new species, Hamus bowoensis sp. nov., Nescina minuta sp. nov. and Wraios longiembolus sp. nov., showing remarkable characters in palpal and epigynal morphology, are described based on specimens collected in Tibet and Yunnan, China. All the type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences （IZCAS） in Beijing.展开更多
Twenty new species of extinct spiders belonging to 10 genera in five families from Late Cretaceous Kachin amber are reported.One new genus,Triangulum Jiang&Li,gen.nov.,of the family Theridiidae Sundevall,1833 was ...Twenty new species of extinct spiders belonging to 10 genera in five families from Late Cretaceous Kachin amber are reported.One new genus,Triangulum Jiang&Li,gen.nov.,of the family Theridiidae Sundevall,1833 was established with T.thutai Jiang&Li,sp.nov.as the type species.The remaining 19 new species are:Retrooecobius lwini Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Zamilia arkari Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Z.sheini Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Z.shwayi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Oecobiidae Blackwall,1862;Furcembolus inzaliae Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Pacullidae Simon,1894;Priscaleclercera chimei Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.foshou Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.hlaingi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.kani Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.kyawae Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.thanae Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.thaungi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Psilodercidae Machado,1951;Bicornoculus aungi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,B.wunnai Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,B.yarzari Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Cymbioblemma ohnmari Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Palpalpaculla phyui Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Tetrablemmidae O.Pickard-Cambridge,1873;Burmatheridon cetani Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Cretotheridion champoi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,from Theridiidae.All species are described based on males.All types are deposited in the Institute of Zoology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(IZCAS)in Beijing,China.展开更多
Most previous studies have held that the system of Tubo gaoshen(an honorary identity mark)was an imitation of a similar system in the Tang dynasty,referring to the latter's official costume decorations for its str...Most previous studies have held that the system of Tubo gaoshen(an honorary identity mark)was an imitation of a similar system in the Tang dynasty,referring to the latter's official costume decorations for its stratified office-holders.These studies have not given due attention to the characteristics of the title itself.From the perspective of the change of the Tibetan name and based on existing research results and historical records in both Tibetan and Chinese,this article tries to offer a new understanding and preliminary discussion on the development of Tubo gaoshen and several related issues.We find that there are two paths in the evolution of its name:One is from Sugto Yi Ge or Yig,the other is from Yig tsang to Yig tshangs.The former is used to denote a concrete gaoshen and can be added as a prefix while the latter denotes the abstract idea of gaoshen and no attribute can be used before it.When the two are used together,the latter is used before the former,such as in:yig tshangs pa ni zangs kyi yi ge gtong/(As to the gaoshen[yig tshangs],[he]is awarded a bronze yi ge).展开更多
文摘In this paper, we conduct research on the local culture and corresponding influences on the English linguistics from the etymology perspective. In the form of linguistics, language is a form of system, the research is in the form of the combination of form and meaning, language learning is rules and skills to master. In systemic functional linguistics, language is a system the study is in the context of significance. Language learning, therefore, the use of language, masters the language knowledge and skills in practice and the social culture. From a social point of view of language learning, language learning is no longer the pure knowledge and skills to master the cognitive process of memory, but a process of social interaction between individuals. Our research starts form the in-depth analysis of the etymology to propose novel perspective that is innovative and meaningful.
文摘Language and culture have influenced each other. They cannot be separated as isolated one. Culture finds a better representation through language use. Language is an indispensible carrier of culture. Many words have their origins in religion, mythology stories and literary works. Looking at English vocabulary from an etymological perspective is a good way to go in teaching college English vocabulary. This paper gives a brief introduction about the characteristics of English vocabulary and some advantages of teaching vocabulary from an etymological perspective, also, suggestions in using etymological perspective to teach college English vocabulary.
文摘From a perspective of cognitive linguistics,this paper systematically compares and analyzes prototypical child metaphors“gift”and“baobei”in English and Chinese.The analysis,based on corpora and etymologies,shows that English child metaphor“gift”is greatly influenced by its religious factors,while Chinese child metaphor“baobei”is mostly decided by the family value in their culture.Comprehensive explanation on cognitive motivations behind the typical metaphorical expressions provides an effective way for a comparative study of metaphors.
文摘This article states the importance and hardship of memorising English words, propose some effective specific examples to solve them and sum up some memory techniques.
文摘From the perspective of language contact theory,this thesis analyzes the formative causes of English loanwords,the etymology of English loanwords,the classification of English Loanwords and the influence of loanwords on English,so as to deduce which languages have the greatest influence on English vocabulary.This thesis can make learners can have a more profound and comprehensive understanding of English vocabulary constitution,so as to promote their English learning.
文摘Vocabulary is the foundation of language systems and the students' vocabulary ability directly affects their ability of listening, speaking, reading, writing and translating.However, the traditional college English teaching of vocabulary can't meet the needs of memorizing words for students. Memorizing words is a heavy burden of students.Teaching practice shows that using the etymology of auxiliary teaching in the process of teaching can improve the students' learning interest and deepen their memory,also can improve the efficiency of vocabulary memory,which isnot only help students enlarge their vocabulary, but also can strengthen the students understand the English national cultures.In this paper, we start from the importance of vocabulary teaching and the present situation of college English vocabulary teaching,we talk about the feasibility of using etymology college English vocabulary teaching strategies based on the etymology related knowledgein this paper in order to improve the English skills for students.
文摘It is generally acknowledged that language-change is universal,continuous,and,to very considerable extent,regular.The universality and continuity of the process of language-change is noted greatly.All living languages are subject to it.The core of language-change is lexical,and a language ' s vocabulary change proves to be more revolutionary for the language ' s slow evolution.
文摘The existence of loanwords,whose emergence has a profound connection with cultural globalization,is undoubtedly obliged to be valued.This phenomenon of linguistic integration can be appreciated everywhere in all major languages which are still widely spoken.However,this has led to the resistance of some nationalist linguists,who advocate the purity of their respective languages.Nevertheless,the purported“linguistic purity”is a false concept unquestionably.The lexical interflow is undoubtedly of irreplaceable significance,which can never be denied.Cultural diversity is absolutely the unchangeable mainstream.With this mindset,the world will be harmonious with a sense of freedom to bathe in light of tolerance and empathy.
文摘This thesis aims to distinguish polysemy and homonomy in the diachronic prospective by comparing the definition, cause of formation, analyzing principles of distinction. The study also values the principles in which the limit exists and points out that etymology and sense relations are not the only factors to differentiate polysemy and homonymy of a word.
文摘Surname, as precious cultural heritage, has been playing an important role in human development. Closely related with history, religion, tradition and the like, it draws lasting attention from many scholars and is studied from various angles. However,the study of English surnames in light of etymological is rarely conducted. This thesis regards English surnames as a kind of ordinary words as well as special words. By analysis, the thesis makes an attempt to dig in the origins of English surnames and aims to demonstrate the feasibility of applying lexicology theories into surname analysis and embody their significance in practice.
文摘This paper outlines Liùshū六書interpretations of Chinese character etymology to help cocreate a better approach for educators in supporting character literacy development in students of the East Asian languages that utilize Chinese writing.The Liùshū六書Rikusho六書approach to character instruction can be interpreted as a strategy to spark interest in western learners providing more detailed explanations that deal with the pictographic and compound nature of Chinese character formation.All non-English words are italicized or bolded,Chinese based terms are in Mandarin Pīnyīn拼音,and Japanese terms are written in Romajiローマ字representing their differences phonetically to integrate foreign terminology.
文摘The paper sets out to consider only Dan Brown＇s frequent English word games and etymologies in his last novel, asking in how far these can be translated into related and unrelated languages. Thus translation is the issue here in so far as Brown makes certain ideas, conversations, even events, in the novel relying on English word play, which may not be translatable
文摘To solve the problem of the origin of the human language,it is proposed to use the principle of“ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny”under the assumption that the development of the child’s language to a certain extent reflects the development of the human language.Taking as a basis the first sounds pronounced by a child,phonostems are determined and used when comparing etymological complexes for several semantic fields on lexical materials of several European and Asian languages.According to the results of the comparison,the effectiveness of the used principle has been estimated.
文摘This study investigates differential effects of etymological elaboration and rote memorization on idiom acquisition and retention in Chinese college EFL learners. The sample (N = 70) involved two intact groups of college students. Subjects in one group exposed to instruction in the form of etymological familiarity while subjects in the comparison group were asked to memorize idioms on the basis of their given meaning. Subjects were then administered two post-tests: one to assess initial idiom acquisition, and another four weeks later to assess idiom retention. Statistical analyses produced sufficient support for both the first hypothesis (that the etymological elaboration condition would acquire more idioms than the rote memorization condition), and the second hypothesis—that the etymological familiarity would exhibit superior retention rates. The finding of this study suggests that for the purpose of encouraging long-term retention, elaborating on the original usage of idioms is preferable to requiring students to learn idioms by rote.
基金supported by the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(3127228)
文摘Three new genera of the spider family Nesticidae, Hamus gen. nov., Nescina gen. nov. and Wraios gen. nov., are reported. Three new species, Hamus bowoensis sp. nov., Nescina minuta sp. nov. and Wraios longiembolus sp. nov., showing remarkable characters in palpal and epigynal morphology, are described based on specimens collected in Tibet and Yunnan, China. All the type specimens are deposited in the Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences （IZCAS） in Beijing.
基金supported by the Southeast Asia Biodiversity Research Institute,Chinese Academy of Sciences(2015CASEABRI005,Y4ZK111B01).
文摘Twenty new species of extinct spiders belonging to 10 genera in five families from Late Cretaceous Kachin amber are reported.One new genus,Triangulum Jiang&Li,gen.nov.,of the family Theridiidae Sundevall,1833 was established with T.thutai Jiang&Li,sp.nov.as the type species.The remaining 19 new species are:Retrooecobius lwini Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Zamilia arkari Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Z.sheini Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Z.shwayi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Oecobiidae Blackwall,1862;Furcembolus inzaliae Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Pacullidae Simon,1894;Priscaleclercera chimei Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.foshou Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.hlaingi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.kani Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.kyawae Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.thanae Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,P.thaungi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Psilodercidae Machado,1951;Bicornoculus aungi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,B.wunnai Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,B.yarzari Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Cymbioblemma ohnmari Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Palpalpaculla phyui Jiang&Li,sp.nov.from Tetrablemmidae O.Pickard-Cambridge,1873;Burmatheridon cetani Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,Cretotheridion champoi Jiang&Li,sp.nov.,from Theridiidae.All species are described based on males.All types are deposited in the Institute of Zoology,Chinese Academy of Sciences(IZCAS)in Beijing,China.
基金This article is an intermediate result of the Major Bidding Project of the National Social Science Fund,China(No.14ZDB115).
文摘Most previous studies have held that the system of Tubo gaoshen(an honorary identity mark)was an imitation of a similar system in the Tang dynasty,referring to the latter's official costume decorations for its stratified office-holders.These studies have not given due attention to the characteristics of the title itself.From the perspective of the change of the Tibetan name and based on existing research results and historical records in both Tibetan and Chinese,this article tries to offer a new understanding and preliminary discussion on the development of Tubo gaoshen and several related issues.We find that there are two paths in the evolution of its name:One is from Sugto Yi Ge or Yig,the other is from Yig tsang to Yig tshangs.The former is used to denote a concrete gaoshen and can be added as a prefix while the latter denotes the abstract idea of gaoshen and no attribute can be used before it.When the two are used together,the latter is used before the former,such as in:yig tshangs pa ni zangs kyi yi ge gtong/(As to the gaoshen[yig tshangs],[he]is awarded a bronze yi ge).
