The Comparisons Between Euphemisms of Chinese and English—— From Aspect of Greetings and Death Euphemisms

Jie Li

Article ID: 4109
Vol 7, Issue 1, 2024

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Abstract


Euphemisms is a kind of language phenomenon evolving from the development and cultural transition of the language, which
is essential in our daily life. Euphemisms also exist in Chinese, English and other languages, whose applications are very broad. It can also
make the process of communication more colorful. This paper will have an exploration through comparing the expressions, existing reasons
and background of greetings and death euphemisms in Chinese and English euphemisms.

Keywords


euphemisms; greetings; death euphemisms; culture in China and English countries

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i1.4109

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