Abstract
Idioms are unique and intrinsic expressions based on a nation’s long period of use. Any language contains a large number of idioms, so here are no exceptions both in English and Chinese. And the animal idioms are important components part of idioms.
This paper shows there are more differences in animals, knowing the denotation and connotation meaning of these animal idioms to be familiar with the cultural differences. Since the trend of cross-cultural, learning animal idioms through cultural comparision is of great help in using it appropriately and proficiently.
Key Words: English and Chinese animal idioms, comparison , reason, eastern and western cultural differences
Contents
Abstract
摘 要
1. Introduction-6
1.1 Background-6
1.2 Significance of the thesis-7
2. Animal Idioms and cultural differences-8
2.1 Definitions of key terms-8
2.1.1 The definition of idiom and animal idiom-8
2.1.2 The definition of Culture-9
2.2 Relationships between key terms-9
2.2.1 The relationship between Language and Culture-9
2.2.2 The relationship between animal idioms and culture-9
3. Geographical and Historical Cultures differences-11
3.1 Geographical environment differences-11
3.2 Different historical cultures-12
4. Different religious and customary cultures-16
4.1 Differences of customs and habits-16
4.2 Different national preferences and taboo-17
5. Conclusion-19
References-21
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