Comparative Study of Cultural Value Orientation between China and America
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1101.12Keywords:
cultural differences, cultural values, social relationship, inter-cultural communication, mode of thinkingAbstract
In today's world, cultural exchanges have become more and more frequent because of the economic integration and technological globalization, but people from different countries may have different culture values. China and the United States, as representatives of the East and the West, also have great differences in value orientation. Therefore, understanding the differences between each culture has both theoretical and practical significance for their inter-cultural communication. This paper analyzes the differences between Chinese and American cultural values from five aspects: nature, humanity, time, relationship, and human actions. It will have an important guiding role in eliminating cultural barriers and promoting the development of Chinese and American culture in inter-cultural communication.
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