Culture and Language--The Cultural Differences between English and Chinese 英语专业毕业论文.docVIP

Culture and Language ----The Cultural Differences between English and Chinese Abstract ? Language is closely related to culture. Language expresses and embodies cultural reality. If we are in different countries, we must know their cultures. Thus, we can use the language freely. In our English study, it is unavoidable to meet some differences of culture and language between Chinese and English, which demand that we should not only master the two languages but also be acquainted with the two cultures and cultural differences as well. Cultural differences between Chinese and English can be found in many aspects of daily communication, including addressing, greeting and parting, compliments, apologies, thanks and so on. This paper discusses the cultural differences between Chinese and English. Keyword：cultural and language differences, communication, custom culture, Chinese and English-speakers ? 【摘　要】文化背景不同，不同语言的人在交谈时，常常由于文化上的不同，即使语言准确无误，也会产生误会。语言是文化的一部分，并对文化起着重要作用。有些社会学家认为，语言是文化的基石——没有语言，就没有文化；从另一个方面看，语言又受文化的影响，反映文化。可以说，语言反映一个民族的特征，它不仅包含着该民族的历史和文化背景，而且蕴藏着该民族对人生的看法、生活方式和思维方式。语言与文化互相影响，互相作用;理解语言必须了解文化，理解文化必须了解语言。 学习一种外语不仅要掌握语音、语法、词汇和习语，而且还要知道这种语言的人如何看待事物，如何观察世界；要了解他们如何用他们的语言来反映他们社会的思想、习惯、行为；要懂得他们的“心灵之语言”，即了解他们社会的文化。实际上，学习语言与了解语言所反映的文化是分不开的。 在论文里主要探讨一下以英语为本族语的人与中国人之间的文化差异。这种文化上的差异是多方面的，我着重讨论一下关于语言交际和文化习惯的差异。至于其他，如生活方式、衣着打扮、举止行为、饮食习性等等则不赘述。最后，再从深层次的分析一下产生这种语言和文化不同的原因。 【关键词】文化、语言、语言交际、文化习惯、产生原因 Introduction As is well known, language is a mirror, in front of which culture is reflected. Meanwhile, culture is also a kind of language. Many people always think that poor ability of English is the cause of misunderstanding in communication. However, in the daily communication with our foreign friends, lots of people who are good at English, are still confused during their communication. Culture and language are important reasons. Because language is related to knowledge, and knowledge in turn is related to culture. Culture and language complement each other. The realize