Research Article

Research of Differences in Chinese and Western Thinking in Linguistic and Custom

Beining BaoKunshan Kang Chiao School*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

In the situation of gradual globalization, communication and interaction between various languages and conventions have become more frequent. The reflection of the difference between Chinese and Western thinking in linguistic and cultural diversity has become more apparent and essential. By doing this, people can have a further comprehension of the values, cognitive styles, and social habits behind different cultures and languages. In recent research, it has been shown that there are differences in language expression between China and the West, as well as differences in personal values and time.  The author would like to research the differences between Chinese and Western ways of thinking in language, the differences in social etiquette and ways of interacting with the different values and cognitive styles. The purpose of the research is to assist people better cope with the challenges of cultural conflicts and exchanges and to foster mutual cooperation among different cultures. The research method used in this paper is the literature review, and the significance of the research is that it not only can help people better cope with and conform to this difference in thinking between China and the West, but it also improves the international communication capacity of future students.

Keywords: Chinese and Western thinking; linguistic; cultural diversity; language; custom
Published: December 7, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/18/20231115
Volume: CHR Vol.18
pp. 46-53
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