ՀԱՅԵՐԵՆ, ԱՆԳԼԵՐԵՆ ԵՎ ՉԻՆԱՐԵՆ ԿԵՆԴԱՆՈՒՆՆԵՐՈՎ ՃԱՆԱՉՈՂԱԿԱՆ ՓՈԽԱԲԵՐՈՒԹՅՈՒՆՆԵՐԻ ՀԱՄԵՄԱՏԱԿԱՆ ՎԵՐԼՈՒԾՈՒԹՅՈՒՆ

Abstract

This paper analyzes the cultural connotations embedded in cognitive metaphors with animal names and reveals the differences between Armenian, English, and Chinese linguo-cultures. The analysis of these metaphors uncovers the cultural diversities among the three nations. The varying connotations of cognitive metaphors with animal names in different languages are closely linked to the history, customs and habits, aesthetic standards, norms, and values of each nation. These cultural connotations not only inspire humanity’s endless imagination but also enrich words with deeper meanings. Furthermore, cultural connotations possess specific cultural enchantment and a powerful communicative function. Understanding both the similarities and differences is essential for effective communication in multicultural contexts.