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Contrastive Studies on English and Chinese Syntactic Structure Author: Chen Guyu 201411015 July, 2015 英汉句法结构对比研究 Abstract 3 I. Introduction 4 II. Definition of Syntax 5 III. Contrastive Study of the Sentence Constituents 6 A. Differences between Topic and Subject 6 1. English Subject Prominence 6 2. Chinese Topic Prominence 7 IV. Microscopic Contrast between English and Chinese Sentences 7 A. Contrast between English and Chinese Basic Sentences Patterns 7 1. English Basic Sentence Patterns 7 2. Chinese Simple Sentence Patterns 8 B. Contrast between English and Chinese Complex Sentences 9 1. English Complex Sentence Patterns 9 2. Chinese Fuju(复句)一One Sentence with Two or More Clauses 10 C. Contrast between English and Chinese Syntax 10 1. English Architectural Style 10 2. Chinese Chronicle Style 11 V. Macroscopic Contrast between English and Chinese Sentences 12 A. Hypostasis and Parataxis 12 1. Hypostasis in English 12 2. Parataxis in Chinese 13 B. Passive and Active 13 1. Passive in English 14 2. Active in Chinese 14 C. Impersonal and Personal 15 Ⅵ Conclusion 16 References 17 Contrastive Studies on English and Chinese Syntactic Structure Abstract This paper attempts to discuss the similarities and differences between English and Chinese syntactic structure, from the sentence elements, micro and macro aspects of the three themes discussed, combined with convincing examples to prove through comparative and contrastive analysis. Eventually mother tongue is Chinese learners of having a clear understanding to characteristics of the two languages, thereby improving their ability to control the language. Also help them in the correct use of English sentence writing, translation and communication, to avoid negative transfer of mother tongue. Contrastive studies on English and Chinese syntactic structure are not only beneficial to teaching and translation, but also helps language communication. By contrast, one can further understand the