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Conceptual Metaphor in Chinese

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Iris Fu

Find three examples of conceptual metaphors in your first language.  In what ways do they reveal something about the societal values of your culture? 1. “Hit basketball”. When we go to play badminton or basketball or any kinds of ball, … Continue reading →

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A Metaphor with Long History: Chinese Metaphor

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Haipu Sun

Almost all Chinese metaphor use can reveal the long history of China. For example, This man is an iron rooster means that this man is extremely mean, because other people even can’t get a feather from him. In Chinese culture, … Continue reading →

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An Insight Into Conceptual Metaphor

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Charles Yang

  A peak into common conceptual metaphor that every Chinese knows! 不要在一棵树上吊死  Don’t hang on one tree. The traditional Chinese saying “Don’t hang one one tree” is a common metaphor that describes the human nature of stubbornness and the act of limiting … Continue reading →

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