Numbers 英语数字文化.ppt

Culture of Numbers and Translation数字文化与翻译 1. General introduction of culture of numbers: Different cultural connotations-- In general, odd numbers（奇数） are considered to be lucky in English-related culture, while in Chinese culture even numbers (偶数) are thought to bring good luck. Idioms with numbers are the central core and cream of languages, reflecting the wisdom of human being. As rhetorical devices of hyperbole and analogy, idioms with numbers make language more concise, vivid, colorful and comprehensible. Some idioms with numbers in Chinese : 一荣俱荣，一损俱损（Injure one and