中国面子文化.ppt

The Symbols of Chinese Culture —— Face The Culture of China is home to one of the worlds oldest and most complex civilizations covering a history of over 5,000 years. lead introduction Important components of Chinese culture includes?literature,?music,?visual arts,?martial arts,?cuisine, etc. When we think of cultural differences, the most important thing that comes to mind is the Chinese concept of Face“. its also one of the most important concepts in understanding the Chinese Mind . lead Face For those of you not well-versed in Chinese culture, there is something you should know about the concept of face or having face. Face—a culture thing Face is a concept not hard to understand and face is very similar to the notion of reputation. Face is a dynamic which applies to both personal and business relationships in China. CHINESE IDIOMS ABOUT “FACE” “Men can’t live without face, trees can’t live without bark.”ren yao lian, shu yao pi . “A family’s ugliness (misfortune) should never be publicly aired”jai chou bu ke wai yang Definition As a sociological construct, the Chinese concept of face is difficult to define. The famous writer and translator Lin Yutang (1895 –1976) even went so far as to say that “face cannot be translated or defined.” He did however characterized it as “Abstract and intangible, it is yet the most delicate standard by which Chinese social intercourse is regulated.” WESTERN FACE Unlike “Western face”– which is more self-oriented and individualistic — Chinese face is more other-directed and relational. As a general sociological statement, Western cultures tend to focus on the individual as an independent, self-reliant being. In raising children, the focus is on helping them develop a strong sense of personal integrity and individuality. CHINESE FACE In contrast, for some 4,000 years, Chinese culture has downplayed concept of th