CHINESE AND RUSSIAN IDIOMS WITH BIRD NAMES: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

The article analyzes Russian and Chinese phraseological units with ornithonyms. The primary research method employed by the author is the comparison of phraseological entries from Chinese and Russian phraseological repositories, which allows for the identification of the main semantic and cultural aspects of using bird names in idioms of both languages. The article provides an in-depth exploration of three categories of phraseologies featuring ornithonyms in Chinese and Russian cultures. These phraseological units are categorized according to their emotional undertones and connotations, facilitating a thorough analysis of their significance within cultural and social frameworks. The study reveals that phraseological units incorporating ornithonyms play a pivotal role in conveying culturally specific values, with strong and consistent associations in the linguistic and cultural traditions of Russia and China.