中西文化对比之数字专用课件.pptVIP

在我国，南方经济发达区的粤语区的“八”与“发”谐音，广东人特别喜欢数字八，以求生财之道，发财致富。现在对八的爱好已经风靡全国，各行各业，男女老少对“八”可以说是特别偏爱，几乎达到迷信的程度。电话号码喜欢有八，汽车牌照最好有八，有的商店取名“518”（ “我要发” 的谐音） 中国人把八个人坐的桌子叫“八仙桌”，功名显赫的人要坐“八抬大轿”，以显“八面威风”，会办事的人总是 “八面玲珑”，关系亲密的朋友称为“八拜之交”。 In the western culture, 8 has double meanings. Firstly, it is also regarded as a lucky number. The ancient Greek think “8” stands for bumper harvest, achievements and longevity. 1. The story of Noahs Ark, according to Genesis, God has observed mans evil behaviors and flooded the earth. Only “8” people survived the disaster by Noahs Ark. 2.In the Gospel (福音书), Jacob, Jesus’ brother, had “8” children and so “8” means fertility (多子多孙). Secondly, “8” does not enjoy such “privileges” in western culture as in our culture. For example: “behind the eight ball” : 处于困境之中somebody is in a disadvantaged situation or the conditions engaged are not so promising and good. As for nine, the Occidental and Oriental cultures share some common features: Most people in the two cultures regard nine as mysterious and sacred number; Number nine refers to the majority as well as the number itself; Number nine is often used in the entertainment and sports activities. * The Comparison of Number Culture both in English and Chinese The meaning of “1” is almost the same in both Chinese and English culture. 1. It is the starting point of all things all over the world. In Huai Nanzi, it says: “1” is the root and nature of everything.(《淮南子》有语“一也者，万物之本也。) In western culture, “1” represents the originality instead of the produce. And it belongs to the field of Sun(属于太阳的领域) . 2. It is the symbol of our achievements, status and honor. No. 1 is the target of many successful people who wants to stand at the pinnacle(顶点) of career and life and always be the blessed one of God(天之骄子). For example, the Olympic Games, the gold medal means first, thus all the athletes spend countless efforts for it regardles