English has a large vocabulary. Many common words come from very different ways, among which one way of forming words is from proper names. These proper names have nowadays become widely used. They are well known to t...English has a large vocabulary. Many common words come from very different ways, among which one way of forming words is from proper names. These proper names have nowadays become widely used. They are well known to those who speak English.展开更多
Word is the most active factor in the research of culture connotations and it is essential in understanding the culture of target language. This article not only attempts to analyze non-equivalence in semantic and cul...Word is the most active factor in the research of culture connotations and it is essential in understanding the culture of target language. This article not only attempts to analyze non-equivalence in semantic and cultural connotation of words between Chinese and English words from cross-cultural perspective, but also highlights the profound understanding of the relation of culture, and language is the best way to avoid cross-cultural barriers and obstacles. Finally, by elaborating the loan words between two different cultures, the paper maintains the cultural integration out of respect, appreciation and acceptance is the embodiment of human social and cultural development of human society and the vitality of the cultural changes.展开更多
The development of China has tremendously enhanced the intercultural communication among various nations and ethnic groups. As a result, more and more words are borrowed from English into Chinese to express those west...The development of China has tremendously enhanced the intercultural communication among various nations and ethnic groups. As a result, more and more words are borrowed from English into Chinese to express those western-oriented objects,concepts, values, etc. This paper focuses on English loan words and their impact on Chinese. First, their classification will be presented; then, this paper will elaborate on the main characteristics of them; at last, their lexical as well as cultural impact on Chinese are revealed. Overall, it aims at proving that English loan words help promote the development and innovation of the Chinese language and enhance the performance of different language learners thus facilitating international exchange and crosscultural communication.展开更多
With the increasing Chinese influence on the international language English, words like "tuhao" and "dama" have been included into the Oxford Dictionary. Some loan words from China have undermined ...With the increasing Chinese influence on the international language English, words like "tuhao" and "dama" have been included into the Oxford Dictionary. Some loan words from China have undermined the image of Chinese people. This paper, by taking"tuhao","dama"and"guanxi"for examples, analyzes the impact of these new loan words in English on the image of Chinese people. The result shows these words have negative influence on the image of Chinese people. Therefore, countermeasures should be taken to strengthen the spread of China's positive image.展开更多
This paper analyzes previous studies on animal words and points out some existing problems. It also reveals the similarities and differences between Chinese and English animal words based on the data and research as w...This paper analyzes previous studies on animal words and points out some existing problems. It also reveals the similarities and differences between Chinese and English animal words based on the data and research as well as find out the reasons why animal words are different in cultural connotation.展开更多
Vocabulary learning is of great importance in the successful development of communication and literacy skills(Teresa A. Belisle, 2011). Some questions will be discussed as how many words a learner needs to know? How m...Vocabulary learning is of great importance in the successful development of communication and literacy skills(Teresa A. Belisle, 2011). Some questions will be discussed as how many words a learner needs to know? How many words are there in English? And how many words do native speakers know. A clearer idea will be presented to show the number of words different people know and need for various purposes in the daily life.展开更多
Language is the cartier of culture, and also it is a mirror of society. Different social and cultural gender discrimination are inevitably reflected through the use of language. This article studies gender discriminat...Language is the cartier of culture, and also it is a mirror of society. Different social and cultural gender discrimination are inevitably reflected through the use of language. This article studies gender discrimination in English and Chinese respectively, from the structre of words, title, name, word order, vocabulary and slang and other aspects.展开更多
In recent years,abundant words with Chinese characteristics in media translation show that on the one hand,the unique society,politics,economics and culture,and on the other hand,the important source of foreign words....In recent years,abundant words with Chinese characteristics in media translation show that on the one hand,the unique society,politics,economics and culture,and on the other hand,the important source of foreign words.According to post colonial cultural translation theory,through different hybridization tactics,they formed the third part,which is different from the source language and target language,and is the product of globalization.This notion of hybridity not only has great bearing on translators’selection of translating strategies,but also helps to change some of the accepted conception about translation,and thus enables us to have a better understanding of media translation.This promotes China’s discourse power in international society and the objectivity of reports of China,which constructs the third space in media translation between the West and China.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
South Africa Can Work： How a free market and decentralised government will make us a winning nationBy Frans Rautenbach Penguin Random House South AfricaWhat will it take to turn South Mrica around？ In this insightfu...South Africa Can Work： How a free market and decentralised government will make us a winning nationBy Frans Rautenbach Penguin Random House South AfricaWhat will it take to turn South Mrica around？ In this insightful book, Frans Rautenbach proposes a complete overhaul of policy thinking, and provides fresh arguments that effectively address South Africa＇s high unemployment and lack of education. Rautenbach examines the fundamental problem of rent-seeking, to which he proposes two antidotes： the flee market and decentralization of government. Along the way he tackles holy cows such as affirmative action, trade unions,展开更多
文摘English has a large vocabulary. Many common words come from very different ways, among which one way of forming words is from proper names. These proper names have nowadays become widely used. They are well known to those who speak English.
文摘Word is the most active factor in the research of culture connotations and it is essential in understanding the culture of target language. This article not only attempts to analyze non-equivalence in semantic and cultural connotation of words between Chinese and English words from cross-cultural perspective, but also highlights the profound understanding of the relation of culture, and language is the best way to avoid cross-cultural barriers and obstacles. Finally, by elaborating the loan words between two different cultures, the paper maintains the cultural integration out of respect, appreciation and acceptance is the embodiment of human social and cultural development of human society and the vitality of the cultural changes.
文摘The development of China has tremendously enhanced the intercultural communication among various nations and ethnic groups. As a result, more and more words are borrowed from English into Chinese to express those western-oriented objects,concepts, values, etc. This paper focuses on English loan words and their impact on Chinese. First, their classification will be presented; then, this paper will elaborate on the main characteristics of them; at last, their lexical as well as cultural impact on Chinese are revealed. Overall, it aims at proving that English loan words help promote the development and innovation of the Chinese language and enhance the performance of different language learners thus facilitating international exchange and crosscultural communication.
文摘With the increasing Chinese influence on the international language English, words like "tuhao" and "dama" have been included into the Oxford Dictionary. Some loan words from China have undermined the image of Chinese people. This paper, by taking"tuhao","dama"and"guanxi"for examples, analyzes the impact of these new loan words in English on the image of Chinese people. The result shows these words have negative influence on the image of Chinese people. Therefore, countermeasures should be taken to strengthen the spread of China's positive image.
文摘This paper analyzes previous studies on animal words and points out some existing problems. It also reveals the similarities and differences between Chinese and English animal words based on the data and research as well as find out the reasons why animal words are different in cultural connotation.
文摘Vocabulary learning is of great importance in the successful development of communication and literacy skills(Teresa A. Belisle, 2011). Some questions will be discussed as how many words a learner needs to know? How many words are there in English? And how many words do native speakers know. A clearer idea will be presented to show the number of words different people know and need for various purposes in the daily life.
文摘Language is the cartier of culture, and also it is a mirror of society. Different social and cultural gender discrimination are inevitably reflected through the use of language. This article studies gender discrimination in English and Chinese respectively, from the structre of words, title, name, word order, vocabulary and slang and other aspects.
文摘In recent years,abundant words with Chinese characteristics in media translation show that on the one hand,the unique society,politics,economics and culture,and on the other hand,the important source of foreign words.According to post colonial cultural translation theory,through different hybridization tactics,they formed the third part,which is different from the source language and target language,and is the product of globalization.This notion of hybridity not only has great bearing on translators’selection of translating strategies,but also helps to change some of the accepted conception about translation,and thus enables us to have a better understanding of media translation.This promotes China’s discourse power in international society and the objectivity of reports of China,which constructs the third space in media translation between the West and China.
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South Africa Can Work： How a free market and decentralised government will make us a winning nationBy Frans Rautenbach Penguin Random House South AfricaWhat will it take to turn South Mrica around？ In this insightful book, Frans Rautenbach proposes a complete overhaul of policy thinking, and provides fresh arguments that effectively address South Africa＇s high unemployment and lack of education. Rautenbach examines the fundamental problem of rent-seeking, to which he proposes two antidotes： the flee market and decentralization of government. Along the way he tackles holy cows such as affirmative action, trade unions,
