TTLV: The image of the buffalo in Vietnamese and Chinese folklore: A comparative perspective.

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: FU YUANYUAN 2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: November 15, 1999 4. Place of birth: China

5. Decision on student admission No. 2750/QD-XHNV dated August 2, 2023, by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis title: The image of the buffalo in Vietnamese and Chinese folklore: A comparative perspective.

8. Major: Vietnamese Studies; Code: 8310630

9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Le Thi Tuan, Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis compiles and analyzes proverbs, folk songs, and fairy tales about the image of the buffalo in Vietnamese and Chinese folk literature, exploring the rich and profound symbolic meaning of the buffalo. It is not only an animal with strength and an effective production tool in the agriculture of both countries, but also contains deep cultural meanings with three layers of symbolism: a symbol of labor, associated with production life and the ideal of diligence and patience; a spiritual symbol related to beliefs and folk customs; and a symbol of morality and philosophy of life, reflecting the human perspective on the universe and life values. Through these three layers of symbolism, the thesis deciphers the way of thinking about labor, spirituality, and philosophy in both countries, exploring the worldview, philosophy of life, and philosophical foundations of the two nations, clarifying the common and unique values ​​of Vietnamese and Chinese cultural identity.

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13. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: FU YUANYUAN 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: November 15, 1999 4. Place of birth: China

5. Admission decision number: 2750/QD-XHNV Dated August 2, 2023

6. Changes in academic process:

7. Official thesis title: The Image of the Water Buffalo in Vietnamese and Chinese Folklore from a Comparative Perspective

8. Major: Vietnamese Studies 9. Code: 8310630

10. Supervisors:Dr. Le Thi Tuan, Faculty of Literature, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

1. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

This thesis, through statistical analysis and examination of proverbs, folk songs, and folk tales about buffaloes in Vietnam and China, explores the profound and rich symbolic meanings of the buffalo. It reveals that the buffalo is not merely livestock with strength and an effective production tool in the agricultural sectors of both countries, but also embodies three layers of profound cultural significance: Labor Symbolism: Closely tied to productive life and the ideal of diligence and perseverance; Spiritual Symbolism: Related to folk beliefs and customs; Moral and Philosophical Symbolism: Reflecting human perspectives on the self, the universe, and values ​​of life. Through these three symbolic layers, the thesis decodes the ways of thinking about labor, spirituality, and philosophy in both countries, explores their worldviews, outlooks on life, and philosophical foundations, and clarifies the common and unique values ​​of the cultural identities of the Vietnamese and Chinese peoples.

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14. Thesis-related publications: None