Contents
Acknowledgements……………………………………………………..…………..…I
English Abstract……………………………………………………………….…… II
Chine Abstract…………………………………………………………….……….III
Chapter1 Introduction………………………………………………….……..…… …1
1.1The definition of euphemism……………………………………….…… 1
1.2The features of euphemism……………………………………….………2
1.2.1National characteristic………………………………………………2
1.2.2Regional feature……………………………………………….……2
1.2.3Indirect and Implicit………………………………………………3 1.2.4Universality…………………………………………………………3 1.2.5Humor……
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…………………………………………………….……3 1.2.6Vagueness…………………………………………………….……..4班级活动策划书
Chapter 2 Euphemism, Language and Culture…………………………………..……5
脑梗病人吃什么好 2.1The definition of culture………………………………………..…………5
2.2Language and culture……………………………………………..………6
2.3Euphemism and culture……………………………………………..……6
Chapter 3 A Comparison About English and Chine Euphemism…………..………8
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渡河少年 3.1Euphemisms for death……………………………………………………8
霸气个性签名 3.2Euphemisms for old age…………………………………………….……9
白起 3.3Euphemisms for poverty…………………………………………...……10
3.4Euphemisms for marriage and pregnancy………………………………11
3.5Euphemisms for dia…………………………………………………12
Chapter4 Conclusion………………………………………………………………14
References……………………………………………………………………………15
Acknowledgements
阳光十六法则This thesis is a result of contributions from many supporting individuals.
During the process of writing, I have received various kinds of help from many people. Becau of their help, I have finished writing this thesis so smoothly. Here, I want to render my sincere thanks to all the teachers and classmates who have given me their help in the last four years. The help is not only one of the most important treasures derving cherishing all my life, but also will be a perfect guide in my life in the future.
My deepest gratitude goes first and foremost to my supervisor – Ms. Peng Qiying. In this
short but sufficient period, she has given me many good suggestions for the materials and the ways of organizing ideas. Without her consistent instructions, this thesis would not have reached its prent form.
My sincere thanks are also owed to all the teachers who have taught me during the four years of my university study. I also thank the library of Guizhou University and the library of our college for providing me with the facilities and sources that I needed for my rearch and writing.
I also acknowledge my sincere thanks to all my classmates and friends who have enriched my life with their generous help and precious friendship.
The finishing of my thesis is not an end but a new beginning. I believe that I can do better and better in my future life. Thank you again, my supervisor, my classmates and my teachers.
Abstract
One of the most important ways for our human beings to communicate with others is language. Language is an important means for people to maintain their social relationship. However, there are many things which are suppod to be unspeakable. Many words also make people embarrasd and unhappy. So, in order to avoid the offensiveness and misunderstandings, people usually u the indirect or pleasant expressions to replace with tho unpleasant and rude words in communication. We call that euphemism. Euphemism plays an important role in people’s social communication and exists in almost every culture and society. In order to help the language learner to understand euphemism better, this thesis mainly explores the cultural differences between English and Chine euphemisms. In chapter one, the author introduces the definition and features of euphemism. In chapter two, the author introduces the relationship between euphemism, language and culture. Chapter three is mainly a contrastive study of English and Chine euphemism from the aspects: euphemisms of death, poverty, marriage, pregnancy and dia. Then the author brings to the conclusio
n that if the language learners want to learn a foreign language well, it is better that he has a good knowledge of its culture.
