COMP ARISON OF RUSSIAN AND CHINESE PROVERBS: SEMANTIC PARALLELS AND CULTURAL CONTRASTS IN THE LINGUISTIC WORLDVIEW

Abstract

The article explores Russian and Chinese proverbs through the lens of their comparative characteristics. The main objective is to identify and systematize the similarities and differences in proverbial worldviews, as well as to explain their origin and function. Understanding these aspects is crucial for developing more effective translation strategies, enhancing intercultural communication, and creating higher-quality courses in Russian and Chinese as foreign languages. The article analyzes the linguistic and cultural differences in semantically similar proverbs in the two languages. The study identifies the factors that influence these differences in linguistic worldviews and the lexical semantics of proverbs. The research establishes the linguistic and cultural connotations and translation strategies when working with semantically similar паремиями. The proposed research approach will be useful for optimizing translation practice and linguistic education, contributing to semantic shifts in intercultural communication.