Unit 4 Different Perspectives Behind the Language
Differences between E & C —E：abstract concepts & ideas
vague distinction between
concrete objects & generalized concepts
—pragmatic function (implication)
—semantic focus
—to express objectiveness —to show a formal style
Unit 4 Different Perspectives Behind the Language
Differences between E & C —C: covert passiveness —E: passive voice
Unit 4 Different Perspectives Behind the Language
Negative v.s. affirmative —perspectives of thinking —implied negative
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Unit 4 Different Perspectives Behind the Language
Each language has its unique ways of saying things And this is based on different aspects of view
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new Chinese-style outfits
Unit 4 Different Perspectives Behind the Language
Differences between E & C —C：abstract concepts & concrete
things are quite different to the
Chinese minds.
14th November, 2014 Week 11
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new Chinese-style outfits
开襟 front opening
连肩袖 the raglan sleeve
立领旗袍裙 cheongsam skirt with stand up collar
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Today’s Agenda
—review on Unit 4 (II)
—Unit 5 (I)
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new Chinese-style outfits
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan and guests were all wearing Chinese-style outfits made of silk and specially designed to represent China's rich history and old tradition.
立领 stand up collar 对开襟 Chinese-style jacket with buttons down the front 连肩袖 the raglan sleeve 提花万字纹 the swastika decoration pattern 宋源自面料the Song Brocade
立领 stand up collar
对开襟 Chinese-style jacket with buttons down the front 连肩袖the raglan sleeve
双宫缎面料 douppioni
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Unit 4 Different Perspectives Behind the Language
Translation Skills
—generalization —specification —adding category words
Passive voice
Unit 4 Different Perspectives Behind the Language