中西文化中颜色词的象征意义.docx

中西文化中颜色词地象征意义 On the Symbolic Meanings of Color Words in Chin ese Wester n Cultures Abstract There are differences in the use of colors and color words between Chinese and English c ultures. The differe nt cultures bring differe nt attitudes toward the same color because of differe nt Ian guage habits, historical backgro un ds, traditi onal customs and so on. Althoug h the meanings of color words are restrained 控制，遏制）by cultures, they reveal 显露, 揭示） wide conno tati on 隐含意义） of cultures. We should pay atte nti on to observi ng not only their basic meanin gs, but also the deep and broad symbol