Abstract:Kinship appellation refers to the determination of the name of kinship members and their relations with each other on the basis of kinship. As a linguistic phenomenon, appellation is also a manifestation of culture. The differences that between English and Chinese reflect the differences between eastern and western cultures. Therefore, through comparative study, it can further reveal the cultural differences between English and Chinese kinship titles, which is more conducive to our learning of different languages and cultures.

Key words: relative appellations; comparisons; cultural differences

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

Introduction-1

I. Appellation-3

A. Definition-3

B. Role in Social Communication-4

II. The Comparison of Appellation between Chinese and Western Culture-5

A. Differences in Paternal Maternal-5

B. Differences in Blood Relatives-6

C. Differences in Generations-7

D. Generalization of Chinese Relatives-8

III. Analysis of Reasons in Appellation Differences-9

A. External Causes-9

B. Value Orientation-9

C. Historical influence-10

Conclusion-12

Bibliography-13

Acknowledgements-14