英语本科毕业论文-On the Cultural Connotation and Translation of Chinese Enigmatic Folk Similes.doc

On the Cultural Connotation and Translation of Chinese Enigmatic Folk Similes
by
Deng Hongqi
A thesis submitted to School of Foreign Languages
in conformity with the requirements for the
Degree of Bachelor of Arts

Qujing Normal University
Qujing, Yunnan, . China
May, 2012
Acknowledgements
This thesis originates from four years’ study at School of Foreign Languages at Qujing Normal University. Upon pletion of this thesis, I would like to express my great and heartfelt gratitude to all those who have contributed to this thesis either directly or indirectly.
My greatest debt goes to my supervisor Professor Zhang Quan for his insightful suggestions that contribute to the framework of this thesis. He spared a lot of time from his busy schedule to read the different versions of the manuscript and gave advice for improvement. To him, I owe much more than words.
Special thanks go to all the other teachers at English Department of Qujing Normal University. During the four years’ study, I benefited a great deal from their teaching and enlightening lectures.
My gratitude also goes to my classmates and roommates. They gave me much encouragement and support. I would like to thank my family, for their spiritual and financial support.
Finally, my thanks go to those who have devoted much time to reading this thesis and given me much advice, which will benefit me in my future study and work.
Abstract
It is generally recognized that language and culture are closely associated. As a unique kind of Chinese language, the Chinese enigmatic folk simile is an indispensable part of Chinese language and culture. It is a language that was widely spoken by laboring and working Chinese people and used to express their thoughts and sentiments during the long-time practice in their lives. It is well-known for its live and funny expression. Besides, as a miniature of Chinese culture, Chinese enigmatic folk simile displays us the thousands of years’ history of China, enabli