Conceptual metaphor “WOMAN IS FOOD” in Vietnamese
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https://doi.org/10.51453/2354-1431/2016/85Keywords:
cognitive, metaphor, concept, food, female.Abstract
In the light of cognitive linguistics, conceptual metaphor WOMAN IS FOOD in Vietnamese language clearly reflects the thinking and features of Vietnamese culture. Consideration on the source domain, food domain includes sub-domain: name of food, taste of the food, the activities of people with food, thoughts of humans with food. Each sub-domain reflects the rich diversity of Vietnamese on the aspects related to the food of life.
Sources domain food mapped to the target domain of human created conceptual metaphor PEOPLE ARE FOOD, including a group which has female specific characteristics in nature, is set into conceptual metaphor WOMAN IS FOOD. The system of metaphorical concepts includes: Appearance of women is a form of food; Characteristics of women is characteristic of food; Activities for women are operated with food; Women's status is kind of food. Conceptual metaphor clearly demonstrates important role and position of women in lives, consciousness and thought Vietnam national language.
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