中西方语言文化的差异

THE DIFFERENCE CULTURE OF LANGUAGE BETWEEN CHINA AND

AMERICA

中西方语言文化的差异

Ⅰ Introduction:

Because of the globalization ,we have more and more communicate with the other countries. Language is the most important in communication. However, every countries have their own culture. So there must be some problem in it. Sometimes we can not understand each other, what ’s more we will have misunderstand. In this article, we will analyzes and compares with greeting, topic taboo, how to start a conversation and other respect of language culture difference and how to avoid this misunderstand.

Ⅱ Different view on language

2.1 purpose of language

If you look at the relationship between thought and language, it should be said that it is consistent with the purposes of the West, however, because of the purpose of thought, it make them appear different, it is up to both sides to "DAO" of different decisions. Chinese culture of "Dao" in ancient is same as Greece "Logos". But it does not mean this is the same completely, on the contrary, they have obviously distinguish, it is not a Supreme entity, but a natural process, in people's daily life, and Western "Dao" is either a Supreme entity, or is one of the most basic elements of nature or a personal God, and little is understood as a natural process. Chinese language and discourse is not the will of God, and its real content, communication and saying that in order to reality, people with strong colors. In the West, the content language saying ' it's not real life, but to God

2.2 way of language

Although in Western religious background is an act of God, but this does not deny the fact, people actually speak. In theology it is because of the need to examine how we can make religious doctrine better accepted by the Muslims, which involved a number of specific issues, namely, manner of speech.

ⅢThe different form Chinese and American

3.1the difference of compliment in daily communication

3.1.1. how to answer the compliments

Chinese people's traditional virtues of modesty and prudence, compliments and praise of others should be refused.

In the treatment of praise and compliments, the reaction in the West is very different.Westerners are praised if usually say "Thank you" gladly accepted and thanked the Chinese people are very different response. I have seen an example of : an American writer praise a Chinese mother, superb cuisine, Chinese mothers modestly replied, "Where, where, do not, pay attention to the eat." writers translation is "No, No, I'm not good at cooking, but perhaps you could make do with it. ". The American friends are not familiar with Chinese culture, confused until later writer explained to him, he can be understood in China, people hear the praise, not immediately embraced, but to show to a very modestly attitude, otherwise it is considered conceited and proud.

"Westerners are never too much humility, expressed thanks for the compliment, showing a self belief in yourself.

For example: "You can speak very good French."

"Thank you."

"It's a wonderful dish!"

"I am glad you like it."

Therefore, students should pay attention to when you speak English you never answered: "No, I don't think so." This answer is not polite to Westerners, even hypocritical.

3.2How to start a conversation

3.2.1first meeting