Analysis and comparison of the similarities and differences of metaphor in Russian and Chinese proverbs and allusions

Li Yangpin

Metaphor is not only a language phenomenon but also cultural phenomenon. the metaphor is so close with culture and has the cultural function. This is confined to Russian and Chinese proverbs and allusions. Through analysis and comparison, it should be to study the relationship between metaphor and culture.

Keywords:metaphor, culture, function, proverbs and allusions, analysis and comparison.