On Lexical Differences in Chinese and English Caused by Culture

The paper first introduces to readers what culture really is, and then focuses on the lexical differences in Chinese and English-lexical vacancy and lexical association. Through a detailed analysis, it is concluded that lexical differences between Chinese and English result from cultural diversities, with which particular languages are associated. Obviously, culture plays a significant role in determining the uniqueness of a lexical system. Therefore, the lexical differences caused by culture should be taken into account in any cross-cultural exchange.