Journal of Jishou University(Social Sciences) ›› 2007, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (5): 159-162.

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The Similarities and Differences of the Associative Meaning of Water Images Between Chinese and English Idioms and Their Philosophical Connotation

  

  1. (College of Foreign Languages,Jishou University,Zhangjiajie,Hunan 427000,China)
  • Online:2007-09-15 Published:2012-05-30

Abstract: Both Chinese and English idioms have a lot of water images containing rich associative meaning,similar or different.The similar and different aspects of associative meaning of water images reflect the philosophical similarities and differences between Chinese and English people.

Key words: idioms, water image, associative meaning, philosophical connotation

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