Animal-relevant words are both a big part of teaching vocabulary, and very difficult to teach. A lot of words related to animals are accumulated as a language develops. This is especially true for Chinese. Many of these words originate from different sources and have complex characters that other words do not. They are a big challenge for students to learn as well as the teacher teaching them.Through the analysis of animal-relevant words and characters in Chinese and Russian, it is not hard to find their differences and similarities. Working out the methods of teaching animal relevant words based on the general principles of vocabulary teaching and the characteristics of Russian students and culture, can help Russian students grasp the meaning and usage of animal-relevant words quickly and effectively. |