文体学期末论文.doc

On the use of taboo and Euphemism in English Abstract: This paper introduces English ban the relationship between taboo and euphemism, analyzed the characteristics of the two and discusses the application and development of them. Along with the development of civilization, euphemism and taboo have rich cultural connotation. Through comparative study on the East and west of euphemism and taboo, reveals the culture of the East and the West in terms of religion, sense of hierarchy and etiquette difference, easy to learn the features of different cultures. Key words: euphemism; taboo; cultural differences Language is the carrier of culture, and it is a part of culture. Because of the religion, superstition, etiquette and the technology is not developed, some languages have been banned, is also appeared in the use another language to replace the language phenomenon. Then there is the euphemism and taboo. Language is the carrier of culture, and it is a part of culture. Because of the religion, superstition, etiquette and the technology is not developed, some languages have been banned, is also appeared in the use another language to replace the language phenomenon. Then there is the euphemism and taboo. Taboo (taboos) originated from Pollini Yatangjia, meaning is things requires extreme attention, can also be writing tabu or Tapu. In the 18th century, British sailors jamescook first noticed the Tongan taboo customs. Then put the words to the English, according to the Oxford Advanced Learners English Chinese dictionary, the taboo word meaning (incertain Culture) ban or prohibition on something that is regarded forreligious or other reasons as not be done, touched, used. In English language taboos can be broadly divided into: Title taboo, taboo words, topic taboo. Vocabulary taboo can be divided into obscene words, abusive words, abusive words. 1 Title taboo Speech communication, how to call each other, is a very important issue. English has some rules in the form of addr