简析中西饮食文化差异_英语论文

The Differences Between Chinese and Western Cuisine Culture 

摘要

本文主要探讨了中西饮食文化的差异。不同的自然地理环境，气候条件以及风土人情导致了中西饮食文化和饮食风格截然不同。不同的国家在不同的文化背景下,在烹饪方式和礼仪等方面的差异还是很明显的。通过对中西饮食文化差异的分析，我们可以深入了解中西方各自的饮食传统，随着国际的交流与融合，中西饮食文化将会在交流中共同发展，这将对促进世界文化交流起到重要作用。

关键字：文化传统；饮食文化；文化差异

Abstract

This thesis mainly explores the differences between Chinese and Western cuisine culture. Because of different geographical environment, climate conditions and local customs，there are many differences between the Chinese and western dietary cultures and style. Different countries have their own cuisine culture under different background. The differences are obvious in terms of cooking methods and manner. By the analysis of the differences between Chinese and western dietary cultures, we can comprehend the dietary traditions of China and the West thoroughly. With the speedy international communication and integration, Chinese and western food culture will be developed in communication which play a significant role to promote the communication of culture in the world.

Key words：cultural tradition;  cuisine culture;  culture differences

Contents

1. Introduction １

2. Literature Review １

3. Characteristics of Cuisine Culture ２

3.1 Characteristics of Chinese cuisine culture ２

3.2 Characteristics of western cuisine culture ３

4. Differences in the Chinese and Western Cuisine ４

4.1 Differences in tableware ４

4.2 Differences in ingredients ４

4.3 Differences in cooking methods ５

4.4 Difference in table manners ６

5. Reasons for the Differences of Cuisine Culture ８

5.1 External reason ８

5.2 Immanent cause ８

6. Implication to the Cross-cultural Communication ８

7. Conclusion １０

Works Cited １２