从文化传统看中英饮食文化的差异_英语论文

A Look Into The Difference Between Chinese And British Dietary Cultures From The Perspective Of Cultural Traditions

摘要

吃，是人类的基本活动之一，对于维持人的生命具有重要意义，然而，享用美味佳肴也能留给人们一段美好的时光。作为拥有悠久历史和多彩文化的两国国家，中国和英国都有其独特的菜肴和自己对饮食的思考，这些内容作为饮食文化的重要组成部分，展示了民族的传统及其精神。饮食文化意味着有关饮食的不同方面，包括其习俗，其理念，其礼仪的文化。它是一个民族文化的重要组成部分。中英饮食文化之间存在明显差异，这也展示了不同的思想与文化风格。文化传统，是研究和分析不同文化的一个重要视角，它可以在不同的文化特征中被反映出来。本文将对于两种不同的饮食文化进行一个大体的介绍并予以比较，之后将从文化传统从角度，包括文化传统和价值观的角度，去分析这些差异性产生的原因。本文在给读者就饮食文化进行介绍的同时，也给读者理解这些文化的差异性提供一点帮助。

关键词：饮食文化; 差异性; 文化传统

Abstract

Eating, an essential behavior of people，is necessary to keep people's life. Meanwhile, enjoying delicious dishes can also be pleasant. China and Britain, two countries with long history and colorful cultures, both have their ways to cook unique dishes and own thoughts about food which show national traditions and national spirit. Dietary culture means the culture about different perspectives of eating- habits, concepts and etiquette, which is an important part of national cultures. There exist obvious differences between Chinese and British dietary cultures, which show differences thoughts and cultural styles. Cultural traditions can be an important perspective to study and analyze different cultures, which can reflect in different cultural features. This paper will give a general introduction of and a comparison between two different dietary cultures, and then analyze the reasons for these differences from the perspective of cultural traditions, including the perspectives to traditional customs and traditional values. This paper hopes to give an introduction to dietary cultures to readers, and at the same time, give a little help to readers to comprehend the differences of these cultures.

Key Words: dietary cultures; differences; cultural tradition 

Contents

Acknowledgments

Abstract (Chinese)

Abstract (English)

Introduction 1

Chapter One Literature Review 2

1.1 Previous studies of dietary cultures 2

1.2 Previous studies of different cultural traditions between the Chinese and British 3

Chapter Two The Comparison between Chinese and British Dietary Cultures 4

2.1 The Definition of Dietary Cultures 4

2.2 Different Dietary Habits 5

2.3 Different Dietary Concepts 7

2.4 Different Dietary Etiquette 9

Chapter Three Influences on Dietary Cultures from Cultural Traditions. 11

3.1 Introduction to Cultural Traditions. 11

3.2 Influences on Dietary Cultures from Traditional Customs. 12

3.2.1 Influences on Dietary Habits from Traditional Customs 12

3.2.2 Influences on Dietary Concepts from Traditional Customs 13

3.2.3 Influences on Dietary Etiquette from Traditional Customs 14

3.3 Influences on Dietary Cultures from Traditional Values. 14

3.3.1 Influences on Dietary Habits from Traditional Values 15

3.3.2 Influences on Dietary Concepts from Traditional Values 15

3.3.3 Influences on Dietary Etiquette from Traditional Values 16

Conclusion 18

Bibliography 19