In daily communication, English euphemism is both a common linguistic and cultural phenomenon. In general, those disgusting, terrifying and unpleasant facts can be covered and those defacing, embarrassing things can b...In daily communication, English euphemism is both a common linguistic and cultural phenomenon. In general, those disgusting, terrifying and unpleasant facts can be covered and those defacing, embarrassing things can be hidden by the use of euphemism. The originality of this paper lies in the study of English euphemism from the perspective of pragmatics. It discusses some fundamental knowledge and the pragmatic functions of English euphemism.展开更多
Euphemism is a common phenomenon of human language.The author briefly introduces euphemism and analyses English euphemisms relating to death,old age,and poverty,etc.Finally the cultural connotation is revealed through...Euphemism is a common phenomenon of human language.The author briefly introduces euphemism and analyses English euphemisms relating to death,old age,and poverty,etc.Finally the cultural connotation is revealed through the analysis of such euphemisms in language studies.展开更多
Ⅰ. Each of the Statements below is followed by four alternative answers. Choose the one that would best complete the statement and put the letter in the bracket.1. Jack of all trades is an idiom_.A. nominal in nature...Ⅰ. Each of the Statements below is followed by four alternative answers. Choose the one that would best complete the statement and put the letter in the bracket.1. Jack of all trades is an idiom_.A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in nature C. verbal in nature D. adverbial in nature2. Let the dog see the rabbit is an idiom_.A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in展开更多
There are many euphemisms in both English and Chinese languages,the usage of euphemism is determined by the culture in which it exists.It is very difficult to realize the acceptable translation of euphemisms in cross ...There are many euphemisms in both English and Chinese languages,the usage of euphemism is determined by the culture in which it exists.It is very difficult to realize the acceptable translation of euphemisms in cross cultural communication,for the reason that differences and similarities are existing between Chinese and English euphemisms.This paper aims to explore on how to realization of the translation of euphemisms in the E-C/C-E translation work.展开更多
The euphemism is a phenomenon of language variation with different language varieties. And this phenomenon is closely related with social context. Register, as a concrete representation of context, especially its teno...The euphemism is a phenomenon of language variation with different language varieties. And this phenomenon is closely related with social context. Register, as a concrete representation of context, especially its tenor of discourse, makes great influence on what kind of euphemism and what level of euphemism people will use to achieve effective communication. Therefore, euphemism as language variation will be analyzed from the perspective of tenor of discourse in Halliday's Register Theory in order to enhance learners' pragmatic awareness and pragmatic competence when learning English euphemism or in daily communication.展开更多
Euphemism is a common phenomenon in languages.It's a more mild and polite way to say something unpleasant and embarrassing.It's a figure of speech as well as a cultural phenomenon.Euphemism functions to enhanc...Euphemism is a common phenomenon in languages.It's a more mild and polite way to say something unpleasant and embarrassing.It's a figure of speech as well as a cultural phenomenon.Euphemism functions to enhance the effect of communication and maintain harmonious interpersonal relations.With the development of modern society,it has become an indispensable element in people's interactions.Many linguists and scholars have studied this linguistic phenomenon from different angles.Based on their achievements,the author has a tentative analysis of the three kinds of negative effects by using euphemism from the perspective of Cooperative Principle.展开更多
As a cultural phenomenon,euphemism is categorized as a linguistic concept as well.Euphemism means speaking with good words or in a pleasant manner.The social functions of euphemism are:substitution of taboo words,stra...As a cultural phenomenon,euphemism is categorized as a linguistic concept as well.Euphemism means speaking with good words or in a pleasant manner.The social functions of euphemism are:substitution of taboo words,strategic use of language,and expression of politeness,humor and satire.Besides,euphemism is closely associated with cooperative principle in pragmatics.展开更多
Death euphemism is a pervasive language phenomenon,which is typical in the euphemism. This artical attempts to adopt Fauconnier and Turner's conceptual blending theory to illustrate the meaning construction and th...Death euphemism is a pervasive language phenomenon,which is typical in the euphemism. This artical attempts to adopt Fauconnier and Turner's conceptual blending theory to illustrate the meaning construction and the cognitive interpretation of English death euphemism,and tries to explore its cognitive mechanism in order to provide a new theoretical perspective for its development.展开更多
Euphemism exists in all languages and cultures, Chinese is no exception. This article aims at analyzing Chinese euphemism both from its classification and its pragmatic function. Analysis shows that Chinese euphemism ...Euphemism exists in all languages and cultures, Chinese is no exception. This article aims at analyzing Chinese euphemism both from its classification and its pragmatic function. Analysis shows that Chinese euphemism could be roughly classified into the following classes: euphemism avoiding taboo words; euphemism avoiding vulgarity; euphemism reducing or concealing disadvantages and euphemism showing one's respect. Most of the Chinese euphemisms function at the expense of any maxim or maxims of the CP principle, while almost all of the euphemisms work in conformity with the PP principle.展开更多
Since language is a carrier of culture, euphemism is both a linguistic phenomenon and a cultural phenomenon. As an indispensable part of language, it truly reflects people's life and value through history. People ...Since language is a carrier of culture, euphemism is both a linguistic phenomenon and a cultural phenomenon. As an indispensable part of language, it truly reflects people's life and value through history. People in different countries adopt different attitudes towards the same taboo. This paper attempts to analyze the cultural connotations of English and Chinese euphemism and try to help people understand the communicative functions of euphemism.展开更多
This paper aims at the discussion of the origin and introduction and applications of euphemism from different aspects.It also deals with the violation of the Cooperative Principles of euphemism from the point of view ...This paper aims at the discussion of the origin and introduction and applications of euphemism from different aspects.It also deals with the violation of the Cooperative Principles of euphemism from the point of view of pragmatic study with the purpose of giving people pieces of advice on how to use euphemism wisely and effectively.展开更多
Euphemism is not only a linguistic phenomenon, but also a social and cultural one. This paper introduces fundamental knowl edge of euphemism and attempts to compare the similarities between the English euphemism and C...Euphemism is not only a linguistic phenomenon, but also a social and cultural one. This paper introduces fundamental knowl edge of euphemism and attempts to compare the similarities between the English euphemism and Chinese euphemism from four aspects. It concludes by affirming that though belonging to different language systems, the two euphemisms share many common features in terms of the purpose of use, the range of use, the style as well as formation.展开更多
The word“euphemism”comes from the Greek,eu--means“good”,and–pheme-,“speech”or“saying”,and together it means literally“to speak with good words or in a pleasant manner”.Euphemism,as a cultural phenomenon as ...The word“euphemism”comes from the Greek,eu--means“good”,and–pheme-,“speech”or“saying”,and together it means literally“to speak with good words or in a pleasant manner”.Euphemism,as a cultural phenomenon as well as a linguistic concept,has attracted people’s attention for a long time.It has long been a topic of much interest.In every society there are certain things that are supposed to be unspeakable.Many words make someone embarrassed,unhappy,dislike or fear when used in communication.If we express the meaning directly,we will make such impression which is vulgar,frivolous,and impolite.In order to avoid the embarrassment or ease the sting of harsh words,man has created euphemisms.展开更多
Euphemism is both a linguistic and a cultural phenomenon.There are many euphemisms in both English and Chinese.This pa-per discusses the similarities and differences of some euphemisms in English and Chinese,to draw a...Euphemism is both a linguistic and a cultural phenomenon.There are many euphemisms in both English and Chinese.This pa-per discusses the similarities and differences of some euphemisms in English and Chinese,to draw an intercultural comparison and revel the deep cultural connotations contained in this linguistic phenomenon.展开更多
文摘In daily communication, English euphemism is both a common linguistic and cultural phenomenon. In general, those disgusting, terrifying and unpleasant facts can be covered and those defacing, embarrassing things can be hidden by the use of euphemism. The originality of this paper lies in the study of English euphemism from the perspective of pragmatics. It discusses some fundamental knowledge and the pragmatic functions of English euphemism.
文摘Euphemism is a common phenomenon of human language.The author briefly introduces euphemism and analyses English euphemisms relating to death,old age,and poverty,etc.Finally the cultural connotation is revealed through the analysis of such euphemisms in language studies.
文摘Ⅰ. Each of the Statements below is followed by four alternative answers. Choose the one that would best complete the statement and put the letter in the bracket.1. Jack of all trades is an idiom_.A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in nature C. verbal in nature D. adverbial in nature2. Let the dog see the rabbit is an idiom_.A. nominal in nature B. adjectival in
文摘There are many euphemisms in both English and Chinese languages,the usage of euphemism is determined by the culture in which it exists.It is very difficult to realize the acceptable translation of euphemisms in cross cultural communication,for the reason that differences and similarities are existing between Chinese and English euphemisms.This paper aims to explore on how to realization of the translation of euphemisms in the E-C/C-E translation work.
文摘The euphemism is a phenomenon of language variation with different language varieties. And this phenomenon is closely related with social context. Register, as a concrete representation of context, especially its tenor of discourse, makes great influence on what kind of euphemism and what level of euphemism people will use to achieve effective communication. Therefore, euphemism as language variation will be analyzed from the perspective of tenor of discourse in Halliday's Register Theory in order to enhance learners' pragmatic awareness and pragmatic competence when learning English euphemism or in daily communication.
文摘Euphemism is a common phenomenon in languages.It's a more mild and polite way to say something unpleasant and embarrassing.It's a figure of speech as well as a cultural phenomenon.Euphemism functions to enhance the effect of communication and maintain harmonious interpersonal relations.With the development of modern society,it has become an indispensable element in people's interactions.Many linguists and scholars have studied this linguistic phenomenon from different angles.Based on their achievements,the author has a tentative analysis of the three kinds of negative effects by using euphemism from the perspective of Cooperative Principle.
文摘As a cultural phenomenon,euphemism is categorized as a linguistic concept as well.Euphemism means speaking with good words or in a pleasant manner.The social functions of euphemism are:substitution of taboo words,strategic use of language,and expression of politeness,humor and satire.Besides,euphemism is closely associated with cooperative principle in pragmatics.
文摘Death euphemism is a pervasive language phenomenon,which is typical in the euphemism. This artical attempts to adopt Fauconnier and Turner's conceptual blending theory to illustrate the meaning construction and the cognitive interpretation of English death euphemism,and tries to explore its cognitive mechanism in order to provide a new theoretical perspective for its development.
文摘Euphemism exists in all languages and cultures, Chinese is no exception. This article aims at analyzing Chinese euphemism both from its classification and its pragmatic function. Analysis shows that Chinese euphemism could be roughly classified into the following classes: euphemism avoiding taboo words; euphemism avoiding vulgarity; euphemism reducing or concealing disadvantages and euphemism showing one's respect. Most of the Chinese euphemisms function at the expense of any maxim or maxims of the CP principle, while almost all of the euphemisms work in conformity with the PP principle.
文摘Since language is a carrier of culture, euphemism is both a linguistic phenomenon and a cultural phenomenon. As an indispensable part of language, it truly reflects people's life and value through history. People in different countries adopt different attitudes towards the same taboo. This paper attempts to analyze the cultural connotations of English and Chinese euphemism and try to help people understand the communicative functions of euphemism.
文摘This paper aims at the discussion of the origin and introduction and applications of euphemism from different aspects.It also deals with the violation of the Cooperative Principles of euphemism from the point of view of pragmatic study with the purpose of giving people pieces of advice on how to use euphemism wisely and effectively.
文摘Euphemism is not only a linguistic phenomenon, but also a social and cultural one. This paper introduces fundamental knowl edge of euphemism and attempts to compare the similarities between the English euphemism and Chinese euphemism from four aspects. It concludes by affirming that though belonging to different language systems, the two euphemisms share many common features in terms of the purpose of use, the range of use, the style as well as formation.
文摘The word“euphemism”comes from the Greek,eu--means“good”,and–pheme-,“speech”or“saying”,and together it means literally“to speak with good words or in a pleasant manner”.Euphemism,as a cultural phenomenon as well as a linguistic concept,has attracted people’s attention for a long time.It has long been a topic of much interest.In every society there are certain things that are supposed to be unspeakable.Many words make someone embarrassed,unhappy,dislike or fear when used in communication.If we express the meaning directly,we will make such impression which is vulgar,frivolous,and impolite.In order to avoid the embarrassment or ease the sting of harsh words,man has created euphemisms.
文摘Euphemism is both a linguistic and a cultural phenomenon.There are many euphemisms in both English and Chinese.This pa-per discusses the similarities and differences of some euphemisms in English and Chinese,to draw an intercultural comparison and revel the deep cultural connotations contained in this linguistic phenomenon.
