从英汉委婉语看中西文化的差异（Differences between Chinese and Western cultures from English and Chinese Euphemisms）.docVIP

从英汉委婉语看中西文化的差异（Differences between Chinese and Western cultures from English and Chinese Euphemisms） Differences between Chinese and Western cultures from English and Chinese Euphemisms This article source: paper / Abstract: euphemism is not only a linguistic phenomenon, but also a cultural phenomenon. Based on English and Chinese euphemisms reflect the Chinese and Western culture in the hierarchy, ways of thinking, values, religious background, aesthetic differences in five aspects, further pointed out that learning euphemism depends on their different cultural backgrounds, contribute to intercultural communication in people. Key words: euphemism; cultural differences; cross-cultural communication I. Introduction Euphemism is a figure of speech, and it is a common phenomenon in different societies. It has its unique source and formation method, and follows a certain law of development. At the same time, it is also a cultural phenomenon, reflecting different levels of ideas, ways of thinking, values, religious background and aesthetics in China and Western countries. Euphemism plays a very important role in daily communication and intercultural communication, it penetrates into the political, economic, education, culture and daily life in all aspects, from different extent reflect the users psychology, emotion and attitude. Our understanding of euphemism is: people in the communication process, for various reasons, some words can not be straight, with subtle twists and can convey meaning words instead, can avoid venture or rude to please people to seek the ideal communicative effect. The term English euphemism (euphemism) was first derived from religious superstition, meaning good speech or words of good omen. It can be seen that the definition and application function of euphemism in English and Chinese are basically the same. Euphemism in English and Chinese is not only a linguistic phenomenon, but also a cultural phenomenon. It records and reflects each particula