Abstract
Idioms are fixed phrases or sentences that express the general concept, with distinct language features. In this paper, we use the relevant theory of linguistics to compare the similarities and differences of English and Chinese Idioms To explore its performance in the language structure, expression and cultural connotation, to explore the differences between English and Chinese idioms, and to provide some suggestions and methods for the future study of better application and teaching.
Keywords: English;Idioms , Comparison , Equivalence; Culture Difference
Contents
Abstract 1
Contents 2
Ⅰ、Introduction .......... 3
Ⅱ、The formation and defination of Idioms ................................................4
（一）English and Chinese idioms originating from historical development.. ........4
（二）The definition and features of English and Chinese idioms................. ...........5
（三）The Origination of English and Chinese Idioms .....................................5
Ⅲ、Analysis on the Relationship between English and Chinese Idioms........6
（一）Different animal images in English and Chinese Idioms because of
Culture Difference.............................................................................................6
（二）Different animal images in English and Chinese Idioms because of
Habits and Customs Difference ....................7
（三）Different animal images in English and Chinese Idioms because of
Different Religious Beliefs 7
（四） Similarities and Differences between English and Chinese idioms ..............8
IV、 Conclusion 10
V、 References 11
