Cultural differences between China and the west as revealed in color words and their translation 英汉基本色彩词文化内涵比较及翻译.docVIP

Cultural differences between China and the west as revealed in color words and their translation Table of Contents Ⅰ Introduction……………………………………………………………………….. Ⅱ Social attributes of Color…………………………………………………………… 2.1 Color and history………………………………………………………………. 2.1.1 Clothing color symbolizes the throne……………………………………… 2.1.2 Construction and Clothing color reflects ranks…………………………… 2.1.3 Clothing colors reflect the professional…………………………………… 2.2 Color and ritual practices……………………………………………………… 2.3 Color and politics……………………………………………………………… 2.4 Color and the economy………………………………………………………… Ⅲ Difference Implications of Colors 3.1 Red………………………… 3.2 White…………………………………………………………………………. 3.3 Black…………………………………………………………………………. 3.4 Yellow……………………………………………………………………….. 3.5 Green………………………………………………………………………… 3.6 Blue…………………………………………………………………………. Ⅳ English translation of basic color words 4.1 Direct translation of color words…………………………………………… 4.2 Changing color words……………………………………………………… 4.3 Abandoning color words…………………………………………………… 4.4 Adding color words………………………………………………………… Ⅴ Conclusion……………………………………………………………………… Abstract Word which is to express the color with each national language in the world is different and also has different classification. The classification about basic color words in Chinese-english nation is basically alike as using seven divided method which means red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, violet. Translating those words related to the amount of basic color in English and Chinese language correctly, the key is to grasp these color words cultural connotation. This article discusses the general rules of the color words translation and generalizes the four basic translations by comparing the chinese and english basic color words in cultural conotation. Key words Basic color words; Connotative meaning; cultural connotation; translation Ⅰ Introduction The boundless universe is full of all the colors of the rainbow. Sun