The Contrast Between Part Of The Source Of Chinese And English Surname

Surname is an important part of culture. Surnames appear with history development and society variation.Chinese and English surname have own characteristics, which are difference in origin, cause of formation and development. Research from the origin and development of Chinese and English surnames, which reflect the Chinese and English cultural characteristics and the deference of society custom. Language and culture are closely connected. We can learn language from culture. The aim of writing the passage: We can learn the cultural features of Chinese and English surnames from comparison and conclusion of surname culture. Students have their own cultural cognition.From the comparison, students learn the difference and similarity of Chinese and own country culture, which are effective for learning target language and target language culture.According to the characters of surname culture, the culture of surname can apply to teach Chinese and Chinese traditional culture. Teaching the culture of surnames should be close to students’study and life, in order to create a favorable environment for learning Chinese and Chinese culture.