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

Jie Li

doi:10.18686/ijmss.v7i1.4109

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

Jie Li

International Journal of Mathematics and Systems Science 2024, 7(1); https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i1.4109

Submitted：09 Jan 2024

Accepted：09 Jan 2024

Published：09 Jan 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.

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