Comparison and Translation of English and Chinese Idioms |
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| Abstract: | The so called idiom refers to a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words,but must be learnt as a whole.Because of their rich associations and strong nationality,idioms are usually hard for learners to understand and master.But as you know,language is the carrier of culture,and idioms are the cream of a language.Since both English and Chinese idioms have their unique characteristics,the comparison of the two may help us understand the similarities and differences between western and Chinese cultures,bridge the cultural gaps and enhance the effectiveness of cross-cultural communication.Besides that,the comparison can also be instructional in translation theory and translation practice. |
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