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中国跟外国口头语差异英语作文The differences between Chinese and foreign verbal expressions can be quite substantial and can often lead to misunderstandings or miscommunications. As someone who has experience living and working in both China and other countries, I have had the opportunity to observe these differences firsthand and understand the importance of being aware of them.One of the most significant differences lies in the directness of communication. In many Western cultures, there is a tendency towards more direct and straightforward speech. People often feel comfortable expressing their opinions and feelings openly, even if it means disagreeing with someone or being critical. This can be seen in the way they communicate in both personal and professional settings.In contrast, Chinese communication tends to be more indirect and nuanced. There is often a greater emphasis on maintaining harmony and avoiding confrontation. Chinese speakers may be more inclined to use subtle cues and implied meanings rather than directly statingtheir thoughts or feelings. This can make it challenging for foreigners to understand the true meaning behind what is being said.Another key difference lies in the use of honorifics and titles. In Chinese culture, it is common to use specific titles or forms of address when addressing someone, particularly those who are older or in positions of authority. This is a way of showing respect and acknowledging the hierarchical nature of relationships. In contrast, many Western cultures tend to be more egalitarian, and the use of titles may be less common or even seen as overly formal.The concept of "face" is also an important factor in Chinese communication. Saving face, or preserving one's reputation and social standing, is a crucial consideration in Chinese interactions. This can lead to a reluctance to directly criticize or disagree with others, as doing so could be perceived as causing them to lose face. Instead, Chinese speakers may use more indirect methods of communication, such as hinting or using metaphors, to convey their message.Furthermore, the role of nonverbal communication can differ significantly between Chinese and foreign cultures. In Chinese culture, subtle gestures, facial expressions, and even the way one holds their body can convey a wealth of meaning. For example, a slight nod or a raised eyebrow can signal agreement or disagreement, while a downcast gaze may indicate deference orhumility. Foreigners who are not familiar with these nonverbal cues may miss important nuances in the communication.Another aspect of the difference in verbal expressions is the use of idioms and proverbs. Chinese language is rich in idiomatic expressions and proverbs that are deeply rooted in the country's cultural heritage. These phrases often convey complex ideas or moral lessons in a concise and poetic manner. However, the meaning of these expressions can be challenging for non-Chinese speakers to understand, as they often rely on cultural references and historical context that may not be immediately apparent.Additionally, the concept of "saving face" can also influence the way Chinese speakers use language. For example, Chinese people may be more inclined to use indirect or euphemistic language when discussing sensitive topics or delivering bad news. This can be seen in the way they phrase requests or offer criticism, often using more polite and deferential language to avoid causing the other person to lose face.In terms of the specific differences in verbal expressions, there are several notable examples. One is the use of the word "yes" in Chinese and foreign cultures. In many Western cultures, saying "yes" is often interpreted as a clear indication of agreement or acceptance. However, in Chinese culture, "yes" can sometimes be used as a politeacknowledgment or to signal that the speaker has heard and understood the message, rather than necessarily indicating full agreement.Another example is the way Chinese speakers use silence in communication. In some Western cultures, silence may be perceived as awkwardness or discomfort, but in Chinese culture, silence can be a sign of respect, contemplation, or even agreement. Chinese speakers may be more comfortable with periods of silence in conversation, whereas foreigners may feel the need to fill the silence with more speech.Finally, the use of humor and sarcasm can also differ significantly between Chinese and foreign cultures. In some Western cultures, humor and sarcasm are often used as a way to build rapport, express emotions, or even challenge authority. However, in Chinese culture, the use of humor and sarcasm can be more limited, and may be seen as inappropriate or even disrespectful in certain contexts.In conclusion, the differences in verbal expressions between Chinese and foreign cultures can be significant and can often lead to misunderstandings or miscommunications. By being aware of these differences and making an effort to understand the cultural context and nuances of communication, individuals can improve their abilityto effectively communicate and build strong relationships across cultural boundaries.。

语言学期末(这份是正确的)一. What is language?1. Language can be generally defined as a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. Systematic---- rule-governed, elements in it are arranged according to certain rules; can’t be combined at will. e.g. *bkli, *I apple eat.Arbitrary---- no intrinsic connection between the word and the thing it denotes, e.g. “pen”by any other name is the thing we use to write with.Symbolic---- words are associated with objects, actions ideas by convention. “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet”----ShakespeareVocal---- the primary medium is sound for all languages; writing system came much later than spoken form. Human-specific---- different from the communication systems other forms of life possess, e.g. bird songs, bee dance, animal cries.The design/defining /distinctive features of human language:Arbitrariness (任意性）Productivity/Creativity(创造性）Duality （二元性、二层性）Displacement （移位性）Cultural transmission（文化传递性）2.语言&言语Langue--- the language system shared by a community of speakersParole--- the concrete act of speaking in actual situations by an individual speaker.3. Synchronic vs. diachronicSynchronic (linguistics)---languages are studied at a theoretic point in time: one describes a ‘state’of language, disregarding whatever changes might be taking place.Diachronic----languages are studied from point of view of their historical development –for example, the changes which have taken place between Old and Modern English could be described in phonological, grammatical and semantic terms.二．语音学（选择题）三．音位学Phonology1.音位变体Allophones ---- the phones that can represent a phoneme in different phonetic environments.同一音位在不同环境中表现出来的两个或多个语音上不同的音段. 例如，在英语里，音位/t/在tin里是送气的[th], 在stand里是不送气的[t]，在eighth里是齿化的[t],在cotton里是鼻除阻的[tn]，在bottle里是边除阻的[tl],在hit里则表现为声门化的[t]. 此外，随着说话人口音的不同，可能还会有其他的语音形式. 这样一套在说话人话语中的语音形式就是音位/t/的音位变体. 把两个音素划归成同一音位的两个音位变体必须满足语音相似性原则，而且它们不能处于对比分布.[p, ph] are two different phones 音子and are variants of the phoneme /p/. Such variants of a phoneme are called allophones of the same phoneme.In this case the allophones are said to be in complementary distribution 互补分布because they never occur in the same context:[p] occurs after [s] while [ph] occurs in other places./p/ [p] / [s] _____[ph] elsewhere2.互补分布Complementary distribution----allophones of the same phoneme are in complementary distribution. They do not distinguish meaning. They occur in different phonetic contexts, e.g.dark [l] & clear [l], aspirated [p] & unaspirated [p]. 四．形态学**Morphemes: Technically, a morpheme is defined as a minimal meaningful unit in the grammaticalsystem of a language.The components of a word are known as morphemes. They themselves cannot be further analyzed:chairman: chair, mantownhall: town, hallboys: boy, -schecking: check, -ingdisappointment: dis-, appoint, -mentFree morpheme & bound morpheme自由语素和粘着语素Free morpheme----is one that may constitute a word (free form) by itself, such as bed, tree, sing, dance, etc. Bound morpheme----is one that may appear with at leastone other morpheme. They can not stand by themselves, such as “-s”in “dogs”, “al”in “national”, “dis-”in “disclose”, “ed”in “recorded”, etc.**Derivational morpheme & inflectional morpheme派生语素和屈折性语素Derivational morphemes---- the morphemes which change the category, or grammatical class of words, e.g. correct---incorrect, edit---co-edit, modern---modernize, length---lengthen, fool---foolish, etc.Inflectional morphemes---- the morphemes which are for the most part purely grammatical markers, signifying such concepts as tense, number, case and so on; they never change their syntactic category, never add any lexical meaning, e.g.a) number: tables matches factoriesb) person, finiteness and aspect: talk/talks/talking/talkedc) case: John/John’sd) comparison: tall/taller/tallest1.构词法word formation●Compound：smartphone, cutting-edge, domain name, cloakroom 衣帽间, state-of-the-art顶尖的, nursing home, self-control, armchair●Derivation派生法：un + conscious →unconscious,nation + al →national,national + ize →nationalizenationalize + ation →nationalization●Invention(新创词语): Facebook, Twitter, drones, microblog, e-tailer, smartphone, tsunami●Blending(混成法):smoke + fog> smogmotorist + hotel> motelbreakfast + lunch> brunchmodulator + demodulator>modemsmoking + flirting> smirting边吸烟边跟异性搭讪advertisement + editorial>advertorialeducation + entertainment>edutainmentinformation + commercial>infomercialinformation +entertainment>Infortainment 新闻娱乐化in + love + individual>inlovidual 独立爱人●Abbreviation(缩写词): advertisement--ad; helicopter--copter; influenza--flu●Acronym (缩写词):WB--- World Bank CIA--- Central IntelligenceAgency WTO--CPI ---Consumer PriceIndex 消费者物价指数UNESCO---联合国教科文组织NEET---Not in Education,Employment or Training啃老族●Clipping(截断法):Back-clippings:ad(vertisement),chimp(anzee),deli(catessen),hippo(potamus),piano(forte),reg(ulation)s,app(lication) program (应用软件)Fore-clippings: (ham)burger,(omni)bus, (violin)cello,(heli)copter, (alli)gator,(tele)phone, (earth)quake.Fore-and-aft clippings:(in)flu(enza), (de)tec(tive).Back-formation (逆构词法)：gangling →gangleeditor →editpeddler →peddlehawker →hawkenthusiasm →enthuselaser →lasecalmative →calmfree association →free-associate●Analogical creation (类推构词)：work: wrought > worked；beseech:besought > beseeched；slay: slew > slayed?●Borrowing (借词): Borrow from other languages.Chinese: kung fu, tea, tofu, typhoon ; Japanese: TsunamiIndian: bungalow, jungle, yoga 五．句法学1.画树形图2. Chomsky提出：形式主义的转换生成语法Transformational Generative Grammar、Universal Grammar、 LAD语言习得机制 language acquisition3. 表层结构和深层结构Deep structure & surface structureConsider the following pair of sentences:John is easy to please.John is eager to please.Structurally similar sentences might be very different in their meanings, for they have quite different deep structures.Consider one more sentence: Flying planes can be dangerous.It can mean either that: if you fly planes you are engaged in a dangerous activity or Planes that are flying are dangerous.Deep structure----formed by the XP rule in accordance with the head’s sub-categorization properties; it contains all the units andrelationships that are necessary for interpreting the meaning of the sentence.Surface structure----corresponding to the final syntactic form of the sentence which results from appropriate transformations; it is that of the sentence as it is pronounced or written.六．语义学Semantics1.Semantics is traditionally defined as the study of meaning in language.Types of meaning:●Grammatical meaning●Lexical meaning①Conceptual meaning 概念意义②Association meaning 联想意义a.Connotative meaning 内涵意义b.Social meaning 社会意义c.Affective meaning 情感意义d.Reflected meaning 反射意义e.Collocatinve meaning搭配意义③Thematic meaning 主位意义(1) Conceptual meaning 概念意义Also called ‘denotative’(外延的) or‘cognitive’meaning.Refers to logical, cognitive or denotative content.Concerned with the relationship between a word and the thing it denotes,or refers to.(2) Connotative meaning(内涵意义)The communicative value an expression has by virtue of what it refers to, over and above its purely conceptual content.(3)Social meaningWhat a piece of language conveys about the social circumstances of its use.(4)Affective meaning(情感意义)Reflecting the personal feelings of the speaker,including his attitude to the listener, or his attitude to something he is talking about.(5) Reflected meaningArises in cases of multiple conceptual meaning, when one sense of a word forms part of our response to another sense.反映意义指的是一个语词或语句除了自身的意义以外还顺带隐射或隐含了其他意义，或联想意义即引起读者联想的意义。

Differences In Speech Acts Between China and English-speaking Countries:As relationships between people differ greatly owing to various cultures, cross-cultural communication is very difficult. Many factors cause these differences, one of which is language. Since the differences exist between Chinese and western cultures, the expressing ways, even the meanings words vary in different degrees from country to country. For instance, people in English-speaking countries like to speak in more frankly way comparing with Chinese. But Chinese prefer to say in a mild tone. So I list several differences in cross-cultural communication by comparing them between Chinese and people inEnglish-speaking countries.As speech acts and speaking rules change with the different culture, there are great differences incross-culture between China and English-speaking countries. In appellation, expressing thanks and apology, compliments, people in different countries have their own ways of expressions.1 Differences in appellationIn China, people never call names of the elders, their teachers or parents directly. If they do so, they will be considered to be impolite. This is Chinese tradition to show respect to the elders. But people in English-speaking countries show their close relationship in different way.Generally saying, Chinese has appellation with clear meaning, while English-speaking people have indistinct appellation. For example, Chinese calls brothers of mother “舅舅”; younger brothers of father“叔叔”; or older brothers of father “伯伯”, while people inEnglish-speaking countries calls brothers of their parents “uncle”. Chinese calls sisters of mother “姨”; sisters of father “姑姑”, but in English, “aunt” ref ers sisters of parents. Chinese calls mother’s mother “姥姥”; father’s mother“奶奶”, in English, “grandmother” means mother of parents. Chinese calls mother’sfather“姥爷”; father’s father “爷爷”, in English, “grandfather” includes both. From these examples, you can see part of differences in appellation between different nations.Additionally, Chinese children call parents’ friends or colleagues“叔叔”“阿姨”, children inEnglish-speaking countries seldom or never do that. People in English-speaking countries let their children call colleagues or people of the same status “Sir” “Madam”. People in English-speaking countries have a tradition to form “small family”. After growing up, children leave their parents and form their own families. But Chinese has the tradition of living together and so large family draws more attention. Chinese care so much for the relationship between relatives that they like to call those who are not family relatives in this way, while people inEnglish-speaking countries are different.2 Differences in greetingsWhen meeting on the way, people always greet to each other, it is the common ceremony of the whole world. In this way, people keep the relationship between each other and express their care for others. But different countries have various cultures, which can be embodied in the content, words and ways of greetings.It is common for Chinese to say “Do you have lunch? (你吃过饭了吗)?” or “Where are you going?(你去哪儿?)” However, if you say so to a person in English-speaking countries, you will be misunderstood. There is a joke aboutit. One day, an interpreter accompanied several American correspondents to visit a craftsman in Shandong province, China. When entering a courtyard, the host said: “Do you have lunch? (吃饭了吗)?” And the interp reter translated it word by word to the foreigners, who were dumbstruck. They looked at their watches, then turned to the interpreter with puzzled expressions. It was just half past three, and they had no entertainment, why did the host say that? This mistake was caused by the cultural differences. In English-speaking countries, unless they want to invite you to have dinner with them, they will not ask whether you have dinner or not. But Chinese do not know this. Of course, you also can not speak “where are you going? (你去哪儿了?)” to a foreigner. If you say so, they will think you want to interfere in their private matters; if not, why you ask their destinations. When facing this condition, they will give you no reply or even say unhappily that: “It is none of your business!”Now maybe you wonder how the people in theEnglish-speaking countries greet each other. They usually use “How are you?” or simply “Hi!” Sometimes, they say: “It is a fine weather today!” or “It is a terribleweather today, isn’t it?” but they do not really want to talk about weather with you, it is just greetings. Sometimes, they say: “How is everything?” or “How is your family?” Yet you need not report things about you and your family to him. Saying so is just as a form to show his concern to you or your family.In addition to these, Chinese also have greetings like “Coming back? (回来了?)” “Going out? (出去呀?)”“Playing basketball?(打球呢?)”. People in English-speaking countries do not understand why Chinese say nonsense like these. Now that you know well, why you ask? But Chinese accept it as commonplace.3 Differences in expressing thanksExpressing thanks is a way to keep and improve the relationship in communication and is the common formality all over the world. In this way, you can see somebody’s politeness and the good education. When others do you a favor, whether it is great or trivial, you should express your thanks. In every country, the tradition is the same but the ways and the content of expressing thanks are different under various cultural backgrounds.People in English-speaking countries thank everyonewho helps them, including their relatives, good friends, parents, or even children. The expressions usually are as follows:Thanks.Many thanks.Thanks a lot.Thank you very much.Thank you very much indeed.I really do not know how to thank you enough.The tone of expressing thanks is gradually strong. What is worthy of our attention is that people inEnglish-speaking countries express their thanks by using the most suitable words. If they can express in one sentence, they do not use two. They do not change ordinary thanks to particular thanks. Because they know excessive thanks make others uncomfortable and meanwhile, you will give others the impression of dishonesty.However, Chinese seldom express thanks to people who have close relationship with them, such as good friends, parents and children. Sometimes, they show their thanks in this way, saying “Are you tired? (你累了吧?)”“You have been working hard! (辛苦了!)” “Please have a rest!(快歇歇吧!)” in which there is no such word “Thanks (谢)”. If they do say “Thanks(谢)”,people will feel their relationship is not so close. Moreover, in Chinese tradition, it is the duty for subordinates and younger generations to offer services to the superiors and the elders. So expressing thanks is unnecessary. Though China has long been known as the “land of ceremony and propriety”, asking young people to offer free services is not as good as people in English-speaking countries do.4 Differences in making apologiesPeople all over the world lay emphasis on the function of making apologies. In communication, when offending, disturbing, damaging, hurting, or troubling others takes place, people always use an apology to make up for the mistake. By making an apology, people can mediate the conflicts and remove the misunderstanding between people. For these reasons, both Chinese and people inEnglish-speaking countries give it more attention, but their ways to make it are different.People in English-speaking countries always adopt the following to express their apologies:Excuse me.Will you excuse me for a few minutes?Excuse me for smoking here.I am sorry.Sorry about that.Sorry for not phoning you.I am very /so /terribly /awfully /extremely sorry for that.I cannot tell you how sorry I am.This kind of apologies is for showing regret for something or doing something. In this situation, you should explain you have done that unintentionally.I beg your pardon.Pardon me.Pardon me for sneezing.I do beg your pardon for the mess I have made.A thousand pardons for taking up so much of your time.Please forgive me.Please forgive my carelessness.Please forgive me for having lost your book.This kind of apologies expresses your intention to ask for the forgiveness from the other.I apologize.I must apologize for my rudeness /fault /mistakes, etc.I must beg to apologize for the delay.I have got to apologize for troubling you so much.I must take an apology for loosing my temper.May I offer you my profoundest apologies?May I offer you my sincerest apologies for the wrongs I have done you.This kind is the more formal group. The first kind is used most often by people who apologize for the triviality. When the matter is serious, people choose the last two groups to show their sincerity.But in Chinese, there are no detailed expressions for saying apologies. If they make a mistake, they just apologize in an honest way. Besides, Chinese is a people who value their faces very much, so they often make an apology in round about way, for they can not only remedy their misdoings but also save faces. In China, it is easy to understand.5 Differences in answering complimentsPeople use compliments to solid the relationship between them in communication. Though both Chinese and people in English-speaking countries compliment othersalmost in the same ways and in the same occasions, the differences in answering compliments do exist.By and large, as Chinese is a people with modesty, they incline to accept in an indirect way or refuse compliments in communication, especially in public occasions. For example, two females have not seen each other for a long time, when they meet again:Female 1: Sister Xiaoli, you are still as young as before. (丽姐,你还是那样年轻,那样漂亮,一点儿也没变样。

Differences between General American and Received PronunciationOne aspect of American and British English pronunciation differences is differences in accent. The General American (GAm) and the Southern British Received Pronunciation (RP) accents have some significant points of difference, described in this article. However, other regional accents in each country may show greater still differences, for which see regional accents of English speakers.HistorySee also:Phonological history of the English language, sections After American–British split, up to the 20th century (c. AD 1725–1900) and After 1900.Phonological differences•GAm is rhotic while RP is non-rhotic; that is, the phoneme /r/, or what was historically a phoneme /r/, is only pronounced in RP when it is immediately followed by a vowel sound. Where GAm pronounces /r/ before a consonant and at the end of an utterance, RP either has nothing (if the preceding vowel is /ɔː/ or /ɑː/, as in bore and bar) or has a schwa instead (the resulting sequences are diphthongs or triphthongs). Similarly, where GAm has r-coloured vowels (/ɚ/ or /ɝ/, as in cupb oar d or bird), RP has plain vowels /ə/ or /ɜː/. However many British accents, especially in Scotland and the West Country, are rhotic, and there are a few non-rhotic accents in the United States, especially in urban working-class areas like New York, Boston, and a few conservative dialects of Southern American English (especially among older-speakers). Non-rhoticity is also very common among speakers of African-American Vernacular English, which is a dialect that influences a great portion ofAfrican-American speakers to varying degrees.•The "intrusive R" of many RP speakers (in such sequences as "the idea-r-of it") is absent in GAm; this is a consequence of the rhotic/non-rhotic distinction.•For some RP speakers (upper class), unlike in GAm, some or all of tire, tower, and tar are homophones; this reflects the merger of the relevant vowels; similarly the pour–poor merger is common in RP but not in GAm.•RP has three open back vowels, where GAm has only two or even one. Most GAm speakers use the same vowel for RP "short O" /ɒ/ as for RP "broad A" /ɑː/ (the father–bother merger); many also use the same vowel for these as for RP /ɔː/ (the cot–caught merger).•For Americans without the cot–caught merger, the lot–cloth split results in /ɔː/ in some words which now have /ɒ/ in RP; as reflected in the eye dialect spelling "dawg" for dog.•The trap–bath split has resulted in RP having "broad A" /ɑː/ where GAm has "short A" /æ/, in most words whereA is followed by either /n/ followed by another consonant, or /v/, /ð/, /z/, /s/, /f/, or /θ/ (e.g. plant, pass, laugh,path).•RP has a marked degree of contrast of length between "short" and "long" vowels (The long vowels being the diphthongs, and /iː/, /uː/, /ɜː/, /ɔː/, /ɑː/). In GAm this contrast is much less evident, and the IPA length symbol (ː) is often omitted.•The "long O" vowel (as in boat) is realised differently: GAm pure [oː] or diphthongized [oʊ]; RP central first element [əʊ]. However there is considerable variation in this vowel on both sides of the Atlantic.•The distinction between unstressed /ɪ/ and /ə/ (e.g. roses vs Rosa's) is sometimes lost in GAm. In RP it is retained, in part because it helps avoid non-rhotic homophones; e.g. batted vs battered as /ˈbætɪd/ vs /ˈbætəd/. It is, however, lost in Australian English (which is also non-rhotic) meaning both words are pronounced the same, unlike American or British English.•Where GAm has /iː/ in an unstressed syllable at the end of a morpheme, conservative RP has /ɪ/, not having undergone happY tensing. This distinction is retained in inflected forms (e.g. candied and candid are homophones in RP, but not in GAm).•In GAm, flapping is common: when either a /t/ or a /d/ occurs between a sonorant phoneme and an unstressed vowel phoneme, it is realized as an alveolar-flap allophone [ɾ]. This sounds like a /d/ to RP speakers, although many GAm speakers distinguish the two phonemes by aspirating /t/ in this environment, especially after /ɪ/ or /eɪ/ (thus bitter and rated are distinguishable from bidder and raided), or by lengthening the vowel preceding an underlying /d/. [ɾ] is an allophone of /r/ in conservative RP, which is hence caricatured in America as a "veddy British" accent. The degree of flapping varies considerably among speakers, and is often reduced in more formal settings. It does occur to an extent in nearly all speakers of American English, with better pronounced with a flap almost ubiquitously regardless of background. Pronouncing the t would be considered overly formal. This does not mean it always completely merges with bedder, as many speakers enunciate the d so as to distinguish it slightly from the flapped t.•Yod dropping occurs in GAm after all alveolar consonants, including /t/, /d/, /θ/, /s/, /z/, /n/, /l/; i.e. historic /juː/ (from spellings u, ue, eu, ew), is pronounced /uː/ in a stressed syllable. In contrast, RP speakers:•always retain /j/ after /n/: e.g. new is RP /njuː/, GAm /nuː/;•retain or coalesce it after /t/, /d/: e.g. due is RP /djuː/ or /dʒuː/, GAm /duː/;•retain or drop it after /θ/, /l/: e.g. allude is RP /əˈljuːd/ or (as GAm) /əˈluːd/.•retain, coalesce or drop it after /s/, /z/: e.g. assume is RP /əˈsjuːm/ or /əˈʃuːm/, or (as GAm) /əˈsuːm/;•In some words where /j/ has been coalesced in GAm, it may be retained in RP: e.g. issue is RP /ˈɪsjuː/ or (as GAm) /ˈɪʃuː/ReferencesArticle Sources and Contributors3 Article Sources and ContributorsDifferences between General American and Received Pronunciation Source: /w/index.php?oldid=453801553 Contributors: Aeusoes1, Iammickjagger, Jnestorius,Kwamikagami, Malinaccier, Mathpianist93, Ruakh, Thegryseone, Yngvadottir, 2 anonymous editsLicenseCreative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported///licenses/by-sa/3.0/。