Naming animals in Chinese writing (original) (raw)
2001, Sign Systems Studies
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This research investigates the linguistic characteristics and cultural implications of naming animals in Chinese writing. It highlights the interplay between language and semantics in the classification of animals, particularly focusing on the necessity conveyed through names, and discusses how these names are integrated into cultural contexts, offering insights into broader biological taxonomy and the role of language in shaping human understanding of the natural world.
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