知识点一的第3小节

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Section 1 Teaching Culture

【Questions】

Please describe the cultural connotations of the following words in Chinese and Western countries.

bat, dog, dragon;

教师解析：In Chinese culture, “bat” symbolizes “luck” since it has the same sound of “福”, meaning luck, however it is often associated with death and blood in western culture; “dog” often carries a derogative meaning in Chinese culture, implying something degrading in expressions like “狗仗人势” and “狗眼看人低”, while it is often associated with “loyalty” and “faithfulness” in English; “dragon” often symbolizes authority and good luck in Chinese culture, however it implies something terrifying in western culture.

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