A Contrastive Analysis of English and Chinese Idioms About Color Words & Their Cultural Connotations

There are many idioms related to color words in English and Chinese.The use of color words in idioms adds beauty and vividness to the language.Due to the cultural differences,“color idioms”have gained different cultural connotations with the development of English and Chinese languages.It is of great significance to accurately understand and grasp the meanings and differences of color-related idioms in Chinese and English.This paper intends to analyze and expound the cultural connotations of English and Chinese idioms related to several widely used basic color words with the aim of helping English learners know and use the idioms about color words better.

On the social-cultural changes of English and Chinese words from ＂jiayou＂

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.

Cultural Connotation and Translation of Color Words

This paper aims to analyze the cultural connotations of color words. To successfully translate the expressions relating to colors form Chinese to English or English to Chinese, it is a key step to master the cultural connotations of Chinese and English color words. By comparing the differences of the corresponding color words between Chinese and English, three basic translating methods are generalized.

Cultural Image of Animal Words

This paper,after introducing the definition and forms of cultural image,focuses on the detailed comparison and analysis of cultural image of animal words both in English and in Chinese from four aspects,that is,same animal word,same cultural image;same animal word,different cultural images;different animal words,same cultural image;different animal words,different cultural images.

The contrastive study of cultural connotations of color words in English and Chinese——Take“red”and“红色”for Example

Color words, as a part of language, has different cultural connotations in different culture, which usually express strong cultural characteristics. This thesis explores the similarities and differences between the color word"red"and"红色". Further comprehension of color words in different cultural background can help us to communicate with others successfully.

A Study of the Cultural Connotation and Translation of Numerical Words

Numerical words occupy a crucial part of Chinese-English vocabulary.Number,as a symbol of culture,for its special and mystical cultural connotation,derives a unique culture.This paper presents the differences of the cultural connotation of number words in Chinese and English with focus on the conceptual and associative meanings of numerical words.Then it analyzes the reasons of different culture connotations involving the aspects of religions,values,and social customs.Besides on the basis of documentary studies and case analysis,the paper finally offers translation methods like literal translation and free translation which are of great practical references for translators.

The Cultural Differences between English and Chinese Color Words

This paper intends to analyze the cultural differences between English and Chinese color words. The differences are mainly embodied in the historical tradition, the national psychology and religion, life habits and emotional color, etc.

On the Cultural Comparison between Chinese and English——The Analogy of Animal Words

Languages convey cultural information while they are used as tools to communicate.With the development of human society and the frequencies of intercultural communication,cultural differences may impact on people's normal communications.Cultural differences between English and Chinese appear in many aspects of languages.Animal words are influenced by such cultural factors as geographical conditions,historical developments,traditional customs,mythology and fables,etc.So they are endowed with abundant cultural connotations.A similar animal word may have different connotative meanings in English and Chinese respectively,but sometimes different animal words have the same connotations.Whether they are different or not will reflect cultural differences between Chinese and English.Thus,through illustration,classification and comparison of English and Chinese animal words,the thesis aims to explore the cultural differences between English and Chinese.What's more,the thesis aims to help English learns have a better understanding of English culture and develop the abilities of English language study.

English "DOG" and Chinese "GOU":Comparison on English and Chinese Cultural Connotations in Terms of Animal Words

Connotations refer to the additional meanings that a word or phrase has beyond its central meaning.These meanings show people's attitudes or feelings toward what the word or phrase refers to.People from different countries or regions may have different connotative reactions to the word or phrase because of their different social and cultural background.Such as the word "dog" in English and 狗(gou)in Chinese.Though they can be said to have the same denotative meaning,people from China and English-speaking countries havedifferent attitudes toward the above two words.This article is about to compare English and Chinese cultural connotations in terms of animal words.And the author hopes there will be fewer and fewer communicative problems arising from cultural differences in intercultural communication as long as people from different countries or regions could more and more understand each other's culture.

An analysis on cultural connotations of color words between Chinese and English

Color can not only help us express our feelings,but also enrich the language.There is difference between the west culture and the east culture in how to express with color.Language can embody its culture.While translating and speaking the color words,we should pay attention its special meaning in culture.

Cultural Differences and Words Translation

This paper focuses on the relationship between culture and translation research which aim of communication activity cross culture , and the effect of cultural difference to words translation. The focus is not only on theory, but also studies used as illustration. First, this paper analyses the development and effect of Nida's translation theories. It is then analyzed the problems in words translation caused by cultural differences and the methods which can be used to solve these problems. At last, this paper also prospects the effect produced by translation research which under the condition of cultural research to the world.

A Comparison of Cultural Connotations between English and Chinese Color Words and Phrases

In social anthropology,"culture"is a catch word for all those patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting. It is always a collective phenomenon, because it is at least partly shared with people who live or lived within the same social environment. Culture can be classified into several layers of which historical, regional, religious, and social cultures are discussed in this paper. Language and culture are closely related. Certain language reflects certain culture in which the language is used. As two different languages, Chinese and English have their own cultural characteristics and connotations. This paper compares the cultural connotations of Chinese and English color words to see how important the cultural background of a language is in cross-cultural communication.

Cultural Differences and Translation of Chinese and English Color Words

In the 21st century,the communication between countries becomes more and more frequent,and the requirements for translators become higher and higher,which requests that translators should master professional knowledge and improve their professional ability.As the color words appear more and more frequently in international communication and the meaning of color words vary due to differences in geographical location,religious belief,language habits,etc.,it will be easy to cause misunderstandings if translators fail to understand the connotation of color words and apply appropriate methods.Based on this,the paper summarizes some effective translation methods by taking the common usage of six color words as the entry point and combining the differences between Chinese and English geography and religion.

A Comparison of Cultural Connotations of Animal Words between Chinese and English

Animal words are widely used in both Chinese and English.Many animals’names not only represent animal themselves but also have certain cultural connotations.The similarities and differences of connotations between Chinese and English animal words are discussed in detail,through which the reader will learn more about cultural connotations of animal words between Chinese and English.

On C -E Translation of Culturally - loaded Words from a Literary Perspective

The paper discusses translation of culturally-loaded words(CLW),to which the author maintains that great importance should be attached,especially to translation of literary works.The difficulty of translating CLW is determined by complexity of culture.The author argues that in translating Chinese words laden with cultural connotations,foreignization should take priority over other strategies when the source text(ST) is highly literary.Thus,foreignness and local flavor in ST can be retained as much as possible in the target text(TT),hence enhancing target readers' appreciation of ST and promoting intercultural exchanges.

Cultural Connotations of Animal Words in English and Chinese

There are many words with relation to animals in both English and Chinese cultures.Words of languages reflect differences of cultural development.Because of the influence of cultural components in history,customs,values,religious beliefs,etc,the two languages,Chinese and English,give their own connotations to animal words.It is of vital importance to contrast the cultural similarities and differences in terms of the cultural backgrounds and fundamental origins of animal words and their connotations in English and Chinese,which,to a large extent,helps people perform better in cross-cultural communications.

The Differences of Cultural Connotation between English and Chinese Animal Words

Animals are friends of human beings.Both the Chinese and English language contains a lot of words denoting animals.Along with the development of society,animal words gradually got their connotations in both languages.However,because of different cultural backgrounds of English and Chinese,the implied meanings of the same animal are possibly different.The article starts with the discussion on four causes of special connotation of animal words.Afterwards,the paper makes comparison between the cultural connotation of English and Chinese animal words.It mainly dwells on four types to explore the differences:similarity,part similarity,distinction and vacancy in equivalence.A large amount of examples have been employed to show the differences of connotation between English and Chinese animal words.Hopefully,the barriers in intercultural communication can be removed and mutual-understanding between the cultures will be achieved accordingly.

Different Cultural Connotations in Chinese and English Animal Words

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.

Cultural differences between English and Chinese color words

color words may show different cultural connotation of each language in some degree.While translating,we should handle color words appropriately according to cultural differences in both the original and target language.This paper brings a discussion of cultural differences between English and Chinese color words.