TTLA: The semantics of flower-related words in Chinese (in relation to Vietnamese)

1. Full name: Le Thi Kim Dung 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 18, 1982 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Decision to recognize doctoral students according to Decision No. 4618/2016/QD-XHNV, dated December 29, 2016, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in the training process: none

7. Thesis title: The semantics of flower-related words in Chinese (in relation to Vietnamese)

8. Major: Comparative Linguistics 9. Code: 62 22 02 41

10. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Ngoc Ham

11. Summary of new findings of the thesis: The research results of this thesis will contribute to clarifying the characteristics of cultural transformation through linguistic contact between Vietnamese and Chinese; the national characteristics of culture and thinking of native speakers as expressed through language. From this, the role of cultural and ideological factors in forming the basis for linguistic comparison can be seen.

This dissertation applies semantic theory to the study of Chinese and Vietnamese languages ​​to analyze and evaluate textual and linguistic data in real-life situations. Based on semantic analysis, the dissertation attempts to clarify the cognitive pathways of both Chinese and Vietnamese speakers regarding words.flowerand words referring to some typical flower species. Through case studies, the thesis aims to clarify the Sino-Vietnamese contact proposition in terms of language and culture, demonstrating inheritance and development. The research results of the thesis can be used to serve the teaching of Chinese and Vietnamese as foreign languages; support the analysis, interpretation, and appreciation of literary works in schools and among the public; and may assist in translation activities.

12. Practical Applications: The research findings of this thesis can be applied to foreign language teaching as well as translation work. Through in-depth analysis of the Chinese language, we gain a broader understanding of Chinese language and culture. Based on comparative studies with Vietnamese, Vietnamese learners of Chinese, as well as Chinese learners of Vietnamese, can gain a deeper understanding of the languages ​​of different ethnic groups, contributing positively to foreign language learning, textbook compilation, translation work, and dictionary compilation.

13. Future Research Directions: Within the framework of this thesis, which studies the relationship between language and culture, particularly the relationship between the two languages, there are still some issues that we have not had the opportunity to thoroughly investigate in both languages. Therefore, we sincerely hope that when conditions permit, these will be the directions for further research that can continue this thesis in the future.

14. Published works related to the dissertation:

1. Le Thi Kim Dung (2016), “The metaphorical meaning of “flower” in Chinese and Vietnamese”,Language & Life Magazine, No. 7, pp. 93-96.
2. Le Thi Kim Dung (2017), “Comparison of the metaphorical meanings of lotus, apricot blossom, and peach blossom in Chinese and Vietnamese”,National Linguistics Proceedings: Language in Vietnam - Integration and Development, pp. 1624-1631.
3. 黎氏金容 (2017), “越南语和汉语中“桃花”一词的隐喻意义对比研究”,汉字文化, Issue 17, pp. 54-59. Le Thi Kim Dung (2017), A comparative study of the metaphorical meaning of the word "peach blossom" in Vietnamese and Chinese.Journal of Chinese Character Culture(No. 17, pp. 54-59)
4. 黎氏金容 (2018), 越汉“菊花”的象征意义对比研究,北方文学, Issue 7, pp. 154-155. (Le Thi Kim Dung (2018), A comparative study of the symbolic meaning of "chrysanthemum" in Vietnamese and Chinese,Northern Literature Magazine(No. 7, pp. 154-155)
5. Pham Ngoc Ham, Le Thi Kim Dung (2018), “The metaphorical meaning of pine, bamboo, and plum in Chinese and Vietnamese”,Journal of Foreign Studies, volume 34, number 6, pp. 15-24

                                                            INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Le ThiKim Dung 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: October 18, 1982 4. Place of birth: Phu Tho

5. Admission decision number: 4618/2016/ QD-XHNV, datedDecember 292016 by Director of University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

6. Changes in academic process: No

7. Official thesis title: Semantics of words for flowers in Chinese (in relation to Vietnamese)

Scientific branch of the thesis: Linguistics

8. Major: Comparative-contrastive Linguistics 9. Code: 62 22 02 41

10. Supervisor: Assoc. Dr. Pham Ngoc Ham

11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

The research results of the thesis will contribute to clarify the cultural acculturation characteristics through the language contact between Vietnamese and Chinese; Ethnic characteristics of the culture and thinking of native speakers are expressed through language. From this we can see the role of cultural factors and thinking in the basis of language comparison.

The thesis is the work of applying semantic theory to the study of Chinese and Vietnamese to analyze and evaluate the literary materials and languages ​​​​in real life. On the basis of meaning analysis, the thesis tries to clarify the cognitive path of the Chinese as well as the Vietnamese about the words flowers and from only some typical flowers. Through case studies, the thesis aims to clarify the Han-Vietnamese contact clause in terms of language and culture that express inheritance and development. The research results of the thesis can be used for teaching Chinese and Vietnamese as foreign languages; assist in analyzing and commenting on and absorbing literary works in the school as well as in the public and can help with translation activities.

12. Practical applicability, if any:
The research results of the thesis can be applied to foreign language teaching as well as translation work. Through an in-depth analysis of Han languages, we have a deeper understanding of Han languages ​​and culture. On the basis of comparative relations with Vietnamese, Vietnamese people studying Chinese, as well as Chinese people studying Vietnamese, can have a deeper understanding of ethnic languages, making a positive contribution to foreign language learning. The curriculum development, and translation and dictionary compilation.

13. Further research directions, if any:

In the framework of the thesis, studying the relationship between language and culture, especially conducting the relationship between the two languages, the thesis still has some issues that we do not have conditions to thoroughly study. both languages. Therefore, we are looking forward to when conditions permit, it will be the next research directions that can continue this thesis in the future.

14. Thesis-related publications:

1. Le Thi Kim Dung (2016), “Metaphorical meaning of "flower" in Chinese and Vietnamese”,Language & Life MagazineNo. 7, pp. 93-96.

2. Le Thi Kim Dung (2017), “Comparing the metaphorical meanings of the lotus, apricot blossom and peach blossom in Chinese and Vietnamese,” Proceedings of the National Linguistics: Language in Vietnam- Integration and Development, pp.1624-1631

3. 黎氏金容 (2017), “越南语和汉语中“桃花”一词的隐喻意义对比研究”,汉字文化, 第17期, P.54-59 . Le Thi Kim Dung (2017), Comparative study of the metaphorical meaning of the word "hoa dao" in Vietnamese and Han Chinese, Journal of Chinese cultural characters, No. 17, p. 54-59)

4. 黎氏金容 (2018), 越汉“菊花”的象征意义对比研究,北方文学, 第7期, P.154-155 . (Le Thi Kim Dung (2018), Comparative study of symbolic meaning of "chrysanthemum" in Vietnamese and Chinese, Northern Literature Magazine, No. 7, pp.154- 155)

5. Pham Ngoc Ham, Le Thi Kim Dung (2018), “The metaphorical meaning of tung, bamboo, apricot in Chinese and Vietnamese,” Journal of Foreign Studies, vol. 34, no.6, p.15-24