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1、.本科学年论文(2012级) 姓 名:莫笑媚学 号: 201242204226院 系:外语系专 业:英语(商务方向)二一四年六月东莞理工学院精品.The Comparison between Chinese and Western Taboos英汉禁忌语对比分析姓 名: 莫笑媚院 系: 外语系专 业: 英语(商务方向)指导教师: 黄海英 东莞理工学院Dongguan University of Technology 精品.ContentsI. Introduction4II. The similarities between English and Chinese taboos42.1 Tab
2、oos on name.42.2 Taboos on sex.52.3 Taboos on diseases or death.5III. The difference between English and Chinese taboos.53.1 Taboos on privacy.53.2 Taboos on number63.3 Taboos on color.6IV.Conclusion7Bibliography8精品.精品. The Comparison betweenChinese and Western TaboosIIntroductionIn the communicatio
3、n between Chinese and western cultures, many people strongly think that China and Britain just like chalk and cheese on many aspects, such as social life, politics, culture, religion, etc. In addition, the particular historical process and social backgrounds have a great impact on the their language
4、s. A good understanding of taboo culture makes us speak and behave in a proper way. Taboo is a common social and cultural phenomenon in both China and Britain. However, influenced by different cultural backgrounds, ideologies and concepts of value, the content and forms of taboos are different. Ther
5、efore, the discussion of the relation between the taboo and language is conducive to English teaching and communication. What is more, it can help us to have a better understanding between China and Britain.II. The similarities between English and Chinese taboos 2.1 Taboo on name In the west, the ea
6、rliest taboo is related to religion and God, the words are considered to be holy and inviolable. When referring to God and devil, people tend to replace their names with the euphemisms, such as God of this world, the big D (lord of filies) and the good man. In Chinese feudal society, imperial power
7、is supreme. The names which are the same as the the emperors or their royal familys must change. The taboo is very popular in Chinese history, what is more, the Tang and Song Dynasties reached the peak. For example, when Li Shimin ascended the throne as Emperor in Tang Dynasties, a place named “nan
8、ming fang (南民坊) ” was renamed “nan ren fang (南人坊) ” in order to avoid using the same word of “min (民) ”.2.2Taboos on sexIt is impolite to mention anything about sex in some the social or formal interactions. Those words related with sex or genitals can be only used on a very informal occasion or in
9、the field of medical. Due to the Sex Liberation in the western countries during the 1960s, the English speaking countries took a more freedom, open attitude towards sex. therefore, the phrases 精品.“to make love”, “to have sex with” could be often found in written form, however, when they talk about s
10、omething on it, people tend to replace them with the euphemisms. In addition, influenced by the feudal code of ethics, Chinese people also treat terms on sex seriously. Besides, they always use the expression of “styles” or “improper relationship” to show the immoral relationship between man and wom
11、an.In China, influenced by the asceticism of the Buddhism, combined with the Confucian on the moral, almost everyone hold the opinion that “Prurient is the worst, filial piety is the best”. Therefore, any words related with sex are taboos in Chinese minds.2.3 Taboo on disease and death English and C
12、hinese in the aspects of taboo is quite similar, unwilling or dare not mention “death”. We often use many other euphemisms to express death or disease. Such as “kick the bucket”, “pop off”, “pass away”, “be with the god”, etc. Especially during the Spring Festival, many bad words related to “death”,
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