Analyze Language and Cultural Characteristics of Chinese Idioms Based on Malay Idioms


Authors : Lee Hau; Norlida Razali

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 10 - October

Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/aafm7yfj

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/n53ctvsb

DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10099879

Abstract : Idioms are a unique vocabulary unit of the national language. It not only integrates the essence of the language, but also summarizes the wisdom and experience of the people for thousands of years. This article attempts to compare Malay and Chinese idioms and explore Chinese idioms through their similarities and differences from the aspect of linguistic and cultural characteristics.

Keywords : Chinese Idioms, Malay idioms, Peribahasa, language characteristics, cultural characteristics.

Idioms are a unique vocabulary unit of the national language. It not only integrates the essence of the language, but also summarizes the wisdom and experience of the people for thousands of years. This article attempts to compare Malay and Chinese idioms and explore Chinese idioms through their similarities and differences from the aspect of linguistic and cultural characteristics.

Keywords : Chinese Idioms, Malay idioms, Peribahasa, language characteristics, cultural characteristics.

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