Chapter 3 A Contrastive Study Between English and Chinese() A Contrastive Study of Differences in Thought Patterns Between English and chinese From the angle of translatology, translation includes thought level, semantic level and aesthetic level. But thought level is the basis and precondition upon which the other levels are built. So in this chapter we shall trace back cultural backgrounds contributing to differences in thought patterns between English and Chinese
Chapter 3 A Contrastive Study Between English and Chinese(I) A Contrastive Study of Differences in Thought Patterns Between English and Chinese From the angle of translatology, translation includes thought level, semantic level and aesthetic level. But thought level is the basis and precondition upon which the other levels are built. So in this chapter we shall trace back cultural backgrounds contributing to differences in thought patterns between English and Chinese
I Synthetic thought VS. Analytic Thought Synthetic thought inclines to combine separate parts of an object or idea into a unity, and integrate its qualities, relations and the like While analytic thought inclines to disintegrate a unity into small parts or separate its qualities, relations and the like
I. Synthetic thought VS. Analytic Thought Synthetic thought: inclines to combine separate parts of an object or idea into a unity, and integrate its qualities, relations and the like. While analytic thought : inclines to disintegrate a unity into small parts or separate its qualities, relations and the like
Both synthetic thought and analytic thought are basic forms of human thought. They are associated with each other There is no nation in the world that only has synthetic thought or analytic one. It is due to the influence of traditional culture that Chinese people are well developed in synthesis and English-speaking people are well developed in analysis. (See student's book P. 27)
Both synthetic thought and analytic thought are basic forms of human thought. They are associated with each other. There is no nation in the world that only has synthetic thought or analytic one. It is due to the influence of traditional culture that Chinese people are well developed in synthesis and English-speaking people are well developed in analysis. (See student’s book P.27)
I Intuition vs, Evidence 1. Intuition Chinese recognize the world from the point of view of entirety instead of practical analysis. They tend to perceive it from intuition E 3. Among traditional ancient Chinese religions, Confucianism, Taoism and Chinese Buddhism regardless of their dissimilation (F), all suggests understanding the objects by insightful有深刻见解的,富有 洞察力的 intuition. Chinese signify(表示) an emphasis on direct experiences, and tend to stick to empiricism經驗主 義 in theory
II. Intuition VS. Evidence 1. Intuition Chinese recognize the world from the point of view of entirety instead of practical analysis. They tend to perceive it from intuition直觉. Among traditional ancient Chinese religions, Confucianism, Taoism and Chinese Buddhism, regardless of their dissimilation （异化）, all suggests understanding the objects by insightful有深刻见解的, 富有 洞察力的intuition. Chinese signify（表示） an emphasis on direct experiences, and tend to stick to empiricism 經驗主 義in theory
Therefore they achieve intuitive comprehension and insight which is very difficult to explain in words, only to be sensed by the mind and does not allow people to understand an object very clearly. For example in Chinese traditional religions, concepts like“天”“道”“气”“理”are quite ambiguous and unclear 2. Evidence(See students book P. 29)
Therefore they achieve intuitive comprehension and insight, which is very difficult to explain in words, only to be sensed by the mind and does not allow people to understand an object very clearly. For example in Chinese traditional religions, concepts like “天” “道” “气” “理” are quite ambiguous and unclear. 2. Evidence (See student’s book P.29)