Some Chinese common words and expressions and their cultural origins

Abstract

Suggests that misunderstandings frequently occur when trying to understand Chinese language and culture, and so gives the implied meaning of various Chinese expressions and sayings such as greetings, thanks, respect, age, congratulations and taboo subjects.

Citation

Weidong, Z. (1999), "Some Chinese common words and expressions and their cultural origins", Cross Cultural Management: An International Journal, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 11-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/13527609910796906