METAPHOR OF THE PATH IN THE RUSSIAN AND CHINESE POLITICAL DISCOURSE

Abstract

The article examines a problem of the conceptual metaphor of the path in the Russian and Chinese political discourse. The main objective of the study is to identify typical metaphors in the conceptual field of “path” in the Russian and Chinese political discourse, the mechanism of their functioning, similarities and differences in use and function. Based on the experience of human interaction with reality, the concept of “PATH” is conceptualized in such frames as “types of path”, “people on the way” and “route”. Focusing on various empirical dimensions of the concept of “PATH” in the conceptual system of a person, it is possible to metaphorically comprehend various political realities. In addition, in the Russian and Chinese political discourse, due to differences in history, culture, language, etc., there are differences in the choice of metaphorical images and differences in metaphorical consequences. By projecting the everyday concept of “PATH” onto such abstract concepts as national development, political subjects, various political actions, measures, events, etc., the metaphor performs a cognitive, communicative, and aesthetic function, allowing the transmission of political information and, at the same time, reflecting a certain political attitude and position of the addresser, realizing a certain goal of political communication.