[Abstract] Language, as the carrier of culture, is created d(8)
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导读：A smooth cross-cultural communication greatly benefits from the good command of a foreign languages cultural background knowledge. It is hard to imagine a Chinese who has a poor knowledge of English t
A smooth cross-cultural communication greatly benefits from the good command of a foreign language’s cultural background knowledge. It is hard to imagine a Chinese who has a poor knowledge of English taboo culture can intercommunicate with the English people smoothly and without offending them, and vice versa.
6. Conclusion
. In short, by comparison, we can find that both Chinese and English linguistic taboos reflect people’s psychology for good will, for safety and fortune and pleasantness. The Chinese and English people restrict their words and deeds through taboos, trying to keep a harmonious relationship between human and nature, or between people and society. Although the traditional linguistic taboos contain superstitions, ignorance and negative elements, the new taboos on racism bear positive features. They are a reflection of people’s pursuit of freedom and equality. The author hopes that the discussion about linguistic taboos helps English learners improve their communicative competence and reduce miscommunications and conflicts in cross-culture communications.
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