The Similarities and Dissimilarities of The Cultural Connotations of Animal Words in Both Chinese and English

Any language bears a lot of cultural connotations, language is the vehicle of culture， and vocabulary is the most active part of language. Animal metaphors, with the cultural connotations of their own, are widely employed in both English and Chinese language. This article compares and analyses the connotations of animal metaphors in different aspects, revealing the relevant social and..