Metaphors have different expressions in cognitive and systematic-functional linguistics, which are conceptual metaphors and ideational metaphors. Conceptual metaphors belong to traditional vocabulary metaphors, and id...Metaphors have different expressions in cognitive and systematic-functional linguistics, which are conceptual metaphors and ideational metaphors. Conceptual metaphors belong to traditional vocabulary metaphors, and ideational grammatical metaphors are pointed out by Halliday--the main representative of systemic-functional theory. This paper elaborates on the specific grammatical feature of EST （English for Science and Technology） text--＂nominalization of processes＂ to reveal the source of ideational metaphors. From the analysis of some examples, it is found that nominalization as a grammatical metaphor expresses the transference between process types, so it reveals the essence of ideational grammatical metaphors. Meanwhile, the comparison made between grammatical metaphors and vocabulary metaphors reflects the similarities between conceptual metaphors and ideational metaphors. In this way, this paper comes to the conclusion that the combination of the study methods of metaphors from both cognitive and systemic-functional perspectives is the best way to uncover the basic characteristic of human thinking.展开更多
This paper explores how metaphors function as both cognitive blueprints and narrative building blocks,examining their role in shaping meaning through Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince.Drawing on Lakof...This paper explores how metaphors function as both cognitive blueprints and narrative building blocks,examining their role in shaping meaning through Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince.Drawing on Lakoff and Johnson’s Conceptual Metaphor Theory(CMT)and Kövecses’Extended Conceptual Metaphor Theory(ECMT),the study analyzes two central metaphors:the rose as“LOVE IS A LIVING ORGANISM”and the desert as“LONELINESS IS EMPTINESS.”The rose metaphor,instantiated through care-oriented language(e.g.,“waters,”“protects”),activates nurturance schemas rooted in embodied experiences,framing love as a fragile organism requiring cultivation.Cross-linguistic variations in translations further reveal how cultural values filter universal cognitive structures.The desert metaphor evolves from a symbol of existential void(“no houses,no people”)to an epistemological threshold,with its transformation marked by sensory richness(e.g.,“hidden water”),exemplifying Bakhtinian chronotopic metamorphosis.Neurocognitive evidence(e.g.,fMRI studies)confirms that metaphor processing engages both language and sensorimotor brain regions,bridging cognitive science and literary analysis.These findings highlight metaphor as a dynamic nexus of language,thought,and culture,with implications for education,where metaphor serves as a cognitive scaffold for abstract reasoning.展开更多
Posting and commenting on the Internet has become an important channel for individuals to express their opinions,but it has also given rise to cyberbullying language.Deliberate Metaphors(DMs)refers to the deliberate s...Posting and commenting on the Internet has become an important channel for individuals to express their opinions,but it has also given rise to cyberbullying language.Deliberate Metaphors(DMs)refers to the deliberate selection of specific metaphors by speakers in particular contexts to guide listeners to view the source domain from a novel perspective.Despite its deliberate and creative nature,cyberbullying language has rarely been studied in terms of the speaker’s intentions.Therefore,this study adopts a cognitive perspective on DMs and employs qualitative analysis by collecting cyberbullying language on Chinese social media.This study attempts to answer two questions:(1)the classification of metaphorical vehicles in cyberbullying language;and(2)how speakers achieve their violent intentions through DMs.The results show that:(1)metaphorical vehicles in cyberbullying language fall into five main categories—animals,plants,iconic figures,diseases,and waste;and(2)when delivering hurtful posts and comments,speakers often use strategies such as combining multiple metaphors,and broadening the scope of the attack to convey their hatred.This study contributes to deconstructing the deliberate intentions behind the use of cyberbullying language and provides valuable insights for policymakers in regulating and refining strategies for regulating online language.展开更多
This paper discusses the role of metaphor in constructing ecological discourse in The Vegetarian by Han Kang.The study reveals how metaphors related to vegetarianism and nature reflect the protagonist’s rebellion aga...This paper discusses the role of metaphor in constructing ecological discourse in The Vegetarian by Han Kang.The study reveals how metaphors related to vegetarianism and nature reflect the protagonist’s rebellion against societal norms and her pursuit of ecological authenticity and demonstrates how The Vegetarian criticizes the alienation of modern society from nature and advocates for deeper connections with the environment.展开更多
Since Aristotle expounded on the concept of metaphor,metaphor research has gradually expanded from rhetoric to the field of cognitive linguistics.Due to animal’s close connection with human activities,animal metaphor...Since Aristotle expounded on the concept of metaphor,metaphor research has gradually expanded from rhetoric to the field of cognitive linguistics.Due to animal’s close connection with human activities,animal metaphor become important part of cross-cultural metaphor research.Animal metaphors in English and Chinese not only share certain cultural commonalities but also demonstrate distinct characteristics due to differences in historical traditions and social cognition.This paper analyzes the influence of cultural backgrounds on language expressions by comparing animal metaphors in Chinese and Western cultures.Research findings indicate that in the cross-cultural translation of animal metaphors,it is essential to take into account both the cultural connotations of the source language and the degree of acceptance in the target language,and to flexibly employ the strategies of domestication and foreignization to achieve the effective transmission of cultural information.展开更多
This paper examines the translation of imagery metaphors in Qu Yuan’s Li Sao using an Embodied-Cognitive Translatology(ECT)approach.It investigates how the poem’s intricate metaphors,such as orchid(lan),pepper and c...This paper examines the translation of imagery metaphors in Qu Yuan’s Li Sao using an Embodied-Cognitive Translatology(ECT)approach.It investigates how the poem’s intricate metaphors,such as orchid(lan),pepper and cassia(jiao and jun’gui),and crescent eyebrows(emei),are translated into English while maintaining their cultural,emotional,and philosophical depth.The study explores the challenges translators face when rendering these culturally specific metaphors,and it identifies strategies such as literal translation,adaptation,substitution,and paraphrasing used by translators to preserve the metaphors’essence.Drawing on the principles of ECT,the paper examines how metaphors function not just as linguistic elements but as cognitive symbols embedded in cultural contexts,reflecting the translator’s cognitive processes.The research highlights the importance of aligning the translation process with the cognitive and emotional resonance of the original text,thus ensuring the metaphor’s full meaning is conveyed.This paper also discusses the broader implications of translating metaphors from ancient Chinese literature,offering insights into the complexities of cross-cultural translation.It concludes with suggestions for future research in translating classical Chinese works,focusing on improving the preservation of metaphorical and cultural integrity.展开更多
This paper examines the cultural symbolism of the character“袖”(sleeve)through an analysis of its historical evolution,linking the intricate relationship between traditional clothing design and linguistic expression...This paper examines the cultural symbolism of the character“袖”(sleeve)through an analysis of its historical evolution,linking the intricate relationship between traditional clothing design and linguistic expression.Drawing on frameworks from cognitive linguistics,particularly metaphor and metonymy,the study investigates the diverse metaphorical uses of“袖”in the Chinese language.Through corpus-based analysis,findings reveal that these metaphorical expressions are shaped by cultural traditions,daily practices,and cognitive mechanisms.While many traditional usages of the term have diminished in modern discourse,it retains a rich spectrum of metaphorical meanings,reflecting the unique interconnection between language and culture in Chinese society.This research provides a nuanced understanding of the interplay between Chinese characters and traditional clothing,offering fresh perspectives for metaphor studies within cognitive linguistics.展开更多
Chinese political discourse is the embodiment of the will of the people,the will of the CPC and the will of China.Conceptual metaphor is closely related to political discourse.Taking the 2022 government work report as...Chinese political discourse is the embodiment of the will of the people,the will of the CPC and the will of China.Conceptual metaphor is closely related to political discourse.Taking the 2022 government work report as an example,this paper discusses the metaphor problems in political discourse,and analyzes the metaphorical expressions and their functions in political discourse.Based on this,eco-translatology is used to analyze the translation strategies of metaphors in political discourse to help Chinese political discourse get better publicity.展开更多
Invisible Man is a novel written by Ralph Ellison,talking about how the protagonist struggled in society as an African-American,sought his own identity and sense of belonging,and finally accepted the reality of being...Invisible Man is a novel written by Ralph Ellison,talking about how the protagonist struggled in society as an African-American,sought his own identity and sense of belonging,and finally accepted the reality of being“invisible”to live underground.The metaphors and symbols as key writing techniques in Invisible Man were analyzed in the paper with certain typical examples to reveal their research values for explorations of race issues in the book.The paper particularly highlights the tension embedded in the metaphors and the sarcasm conveyed through the symbols.展开更多
"Metaphors We Live By"was written by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson in Chicago in 1980 published by University of Chicago Press. Lakoff and Johnson's"Metaphors We Live By"(1980) is an important..."Metaphors We Live By"was written by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson in Chicago in 1980 published by University of Chicago Press. Lakoff and Johnson's"Metaphors We Live By"(1980) is an important contribution to the study of metaphor.展开更多
The application of conceptual metaphor theories to the teaching of English reading and vocabulary provides a new field of research to foreign language teaching. This paper analyzes the possibility of metaphor teaching...The application of conceptual metaphor theories to the teaching of English reading and vocabulary provides a new field of research to foreign language teaching. This paper analyzes the possibility of metaphor teaching through a small scale case study. It shows that the individual difference should be emphasized in metaphor teaching. This paper also provides empirical study evidences for the further research in the future.展开更多
Understanding discipline-specific texts in English is a basic requirement for science students, who must develop their content knowledge and language skills. Particularly, interesting is the fact that the language of ...Understanding discipline-specific texts in English is a basic requirement for science students, who must develop their content knowledge and language skills. Particularly, interesting is the fact that the language of science is characterized by the use of figurative language, which appeals to the common knowledge of the world, mainly to explain, clarify, and describe intricate concepts. Metaphors are helpful for lexicalizing new concepts and meanings or extending the meanings of pre-existing words. The analysis of tropes as a means to improve foreign language learners＇ reading competence is a rather novel teaching practice in ESP （English for Specific Purposes）, implemented at the University of Rio Cuarto, Argentina. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to explain the theoretical basis for teaching and developing metaphorical competence in ESP classes as a means of providing an intellectually stimulating alternative approach, and to present some teaching ideas and activities designed to familiarize students with the use of metaphorical language in scientific discourse in order to enhance their reading competence.展开更多
Metaphors can serve as cognitive instruments.In the process of conceptualization,metaphors would reflex the way people think and affect the way they perceive things.Conceptual metaphors are often used to help layman u...Metaphors can serve as cognitive instruments.In the process of conceptualization,metaphors would reflex the way people think and affect the way they perceive things.Conceptual metaphors are often used to help layman understand abstract and complex political issues better.The author studies Martin Luther King,Jr's famous speech "I Have a Dream" from the views of cognitive linguistics,and mainly analyzes the conceptual metaphors in this political speech.展开更多
As to Fortress Besieged,it is the English version translated by Kelly.J.and N.K.Mao of Wei Cheng written by Qian Zhongshu,which includes various and fancy metaphors.To explore and find more proper and effective transl...As to Fortress Besieged,it is the English version translated by Kelly.J.and N.K.Mao of Wei Cheng written by Qian Zhongshu,which includes various and fancy metaphors.To explore and find more proper and effective translation methods of metaphors under foreignization and domestication,~1 this paper combines exemplifications in Fortress Besieged with translationrelated theories,which may help readers comprehend literary works better and promote cross-cultural communication.展开更多
As a sort of cognitive means and thinking mode,conceptual metaphor is widely applied to political discourses.Statesmen often publicize their political thoughts by using conceptual metaphors in their political discours...As a sort of cognitive means and thinking mode,conceptual metaphor is widely applied to political discourses.Statesmen often publicize their political thoughts by using conceptual metaphors in their political discourses so that the audience can understand their political ideas easily.Based on the Conceptual Metaphor Theory,this paper aims to analyze the conceptual metaphors in Xi Jinping's 2016 New Year address so as to summarize the types,functions and significance of conceptual metaphors in Chinese political discourses,in the hope of helping readers interpret political speeches better.展开更多
The words one chooses to describe personal pain mirror current usage, but may also hold echoes of an individual’s lived experience. They may provide clues to the origin of physical symptoms that are medically hard to...The words one chooses to describe personal pain mirror current usage, but may also hold echoes of an individual’s lived experience. They may provide clues to the origin of physical symptoms that are medically hard to explain. The aim of this commentary is to propose, on the basis of the available literature, that verbal metaphors can prove effective in the psychotherapy of such conditions. I provide a case history of a 45 year old woman referred to psychiatry because of extreme ‘burning’ pain in her mouth and tongue. She had been to numerous doctors, had undergone a variety of tests, had tried many medical treatments, and had been prescribed a number of different pharmaceutical agents. She had changed her diet, done her daily dental mouth exercises, drunk a lot of water, but the burning continued and interfered, with her job(she was a teacher), her friendships, and her everyday life. This made her angry and recalcitrant to therapy, but the metaphor ‘burning with rage,’ as applicable to her pain, worked to establish a good alliance that led to a decrease of symptoms. Burning Mouth Syndrome is a medically unexplained condition of complex etiology that psychotherapy alone cannot reverse. The literature bears out, however, that the use of metaphors can help to open avenues of psychological exploration that accelerate adaptation to pain and improve quality life.展开更多
This paper is centered on the extent to which contemporary Chinese science fiction is related to ancient Chinese mythologies according to the previous scholarly discussion and how these ancient mythologies are utilize...This paper is centered on the extent to which contemporary Chinese science fiction is related to ancient Chinese mythologies according to the previous scholarly discussion and how these ancient mythologies are utilized specifically in the futuristic narratives of modern Chinese science fiction.By referring to academic dialogues,this paper argues that ancient mythologies can be recreated in modern science fiction and create modern mythologies in futuristic narratives to present or deal with modern human fears.Based on this argument,this paper then continues to explore what kinds of modern mythologies science fiction might deliver.The Chinese film The Wandering Earth(2019)will be discussed in terms of its mythological symbols and metaphors.This paper proposes a new approach through which to reconnect past stories with futuristic narratives and builds a frame in which to contextualize ancient mythologies in contemporary Chinese culture.展开更多
文摘Metaphors have different expressions in cognitive and systematic-functional linguistics, which are conceptual metaphors and ideational metaphors. Conceptual metaphors belong to traditional vocabulary metaphors, and ideational grammatical metaphors are pointed out by Halliday--the main representative of systemic-functional theory. This paper elaborates on the specific grammatical feature of EST （English for Science and Technology） text--＂nominalization of processes＂ to reveal the source of ideational metaphors. From the analysis of some examples, it is found that nominalization as a grammatical metaphor expresses the transference between process types, so it reveals the essence of ideational grammatical metaphors. Meanwhile, the comparison made between grammatical metaphors and vocabulary metaphors reflects the similarities between conceptual metaphors and ideational metaphors. In this way, this paper comes to the conclusion that the combination of the study methods of metaphors from both cognitive and systemic-functional perspectives is the best way to uncover the basic characteristic of human thinking.
文摘This paper explores how metaphors function as both cognitive blueprints and narrative building blocks,examining their role in shaping meaning through Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince.Drawing on Lakoff and Johnson’s Conceptual Metaphor Theory(CMT)and Kövecses’Extended Conceptual Metaphor Theory(ECMT),the study analyzes two central metaphors:the rose as“LOVE IS A LIVING ORGANISM”and the desert as“LONELINESS IS EMPTINESS.”The rose metaphor,instantiated through care-oriented language(e.g.,“waters,”“protects”),activates nurturance schemas rooted in embodied experiences,framing love as a fragile organism requiring cultivation.Cross-linguistic variations in translations further reveal how cultural values filter universal cognitive structures.The desert metaphor evolves from a symbol of existential void(“no houses,no people”)to an epistemological threshold,with its transformation marked by sensory richness(e.g.,“hidden water”),exemplifying Bakhtinian chronotopic metamorphosis.Neurocognitive evidence(e.g.,fMRI studies)confirms that metaphor processing engages both language and sensorimotor brain regions,bridging cognitive science and literary analysis.These findings highlight metaphor as a dynamic nexus of language,thought,and culture,with implications for education,where metaphor serves as a cognitive scaffold for abstract reasoning.
文摘Posting and commenting on the Internet has become an important channel for individuals to express their opinions,but it has also given rise to cyberbullying language.Deliberate Metaphors(DMs)refers to the deliberate selection of specific metaphors by speakers in particular contexts to guide listeners to view the source domain from a novel perspective.Despite its deliberate and creative nature,cyberbullying language has rarely been studied in terms of the speaker’s intentions.Therefore,this study adopts a cognitive perspective on DMs and employs qualitative analysis by collecting cyberbullying language on Chinese social media.This study attempts to answer two questions:(1)the classification of metaphorical vehicles in cyberbullying language;and(2)how speakers achieve their violent intentions through DMs.The results show that:(1)metaphorical vehicles in cyberbullying language fall into five main categories—animals,plants,iconic figures,diseases,and waste;and(2)when delivering hurtful posts and comments,speakers often use strategies such as combining multiple metaphors,and broadening the scope of the attack to convey their hatred.This study contributes to deconstructing the deliberate intentions behind the use of cyberbullying language and provides valuable insights for policymakers in regulating and refining strategies for regulating online language.
文摘This paper discusses the role of metaphor in constructing ecological discourse in The Vegetarian by Han Kang.The study reveals how metaphors related to vegetarianism and nature reflect the protagonist’s rebellion against societal norms and her pursuit of ecological authenticity and demonstrates how The Vegetarian criticizes the alienation of modern society from nature and advocates for deeper connections with the environment.
基金funded by the 2023 Australian Studies Program of Foundation for Australian Studies in China.
文摘Since Aristotle expounded on the concept of metaphor,metaphor research has gradually expanded from rhetoric to the field of cognitive linguistics.Due to animal’s close connection with human activities,animal metaphor become important part of cross-cultural metaphor research.Animal metaphors in English and Chinese not only share certain cultural commonalities but also demonstrate distinct characteristics due to differences in historical traditions and social cognition.This paper analyzes the influence of cultural backgrounds on language expressions by comparing animal metaphors in Chinese and Western cultures.Research findings indicate that in the cross-cultural translation of animal metaphors,it is essential to take into account both the cultural connotations of the source language and the degree of acceptance in the target language,and to flexibly employ the strategies of domestication and foreignization to achieve the effective transmission of cultural information.
文摘This paper examines the translation of imagery metaphors in Qu Yuan’s Li Sao using an Embodied-Cognitive Translatology(ECT)approach.It investigates how the poem’s intricate metaphors,such as orchid(lan),pepper and cassia(jiao and jun’gui),and crescent eyebrows(emei),are translated into English while maintaining their cultural,emotional,and philosophical depth.The study explores the challenges translators face when rendering these culturally specific metaphors,and it identifies strategies such as literal translation,adaptation,substitution,and paraphrasing used by translators to preserve the metaphors’essence.Drawing on the principles of ECT,the paper examines how metaphors function not just as linguistic elements but as cognitive symbols embedded in cultural contexts,reflecting the translator’s cognitive processes.The research highlights the importance of aligning the translation process with the cognitive and emotional resonance of the original text,thus ensuring the metaphor’s full meaning is conveyed.This paper also discusses the broader implications of translating metaphors from ancient Chinese literature,offering insights into the complexities of cross-cultural translation.It concludes with suggestions for future research in translating classical Chinese works,focusing on improving the preservation of metaphorical and cultural integrity.
文摘This paper examines the cultural symbolism of the character“袖”(sleeve)through an analysis of its historical evolution,linking the intricate relationship between traditional clothing design and linguistic expression.Drawing on frameworks from cognitive linguistics,particularly metaphor and metonymy,the study investigates the diverse metaphorical uses of“袖”in the Chinese language.Through corpus-based analysis,findings reveal that these metaphorical expressions are shaped by cultural traditions,daily practices,and cognitive mechanisms.While many traditional usages of the term have diminished in modern discourse,it retains a rich spectrum of metaphorical meanings,reflecting the unique interconnection between language and culture in Chinese society.This research provides a nuanced understanding of the interplay between Chinese characters and traditional clothing,offering fresh perspectives for metaphor studies within cognitive linguistics.
文摘Chinese political discourse is the embodiment of the will of the people,the will of the CPC and the will of China.Conceptual metaphor is closely related to political discourse.Taking the 2022 government work report as an example,this paper discusses the metaphor problems in political discourse,and analyzes the metaphorical expressions and their functions in political discourse.Based on this,eco-translatology is used to analyze the translation strategies of metaphors in political discourse to help Chinese political discourse get better publicity.
文摘Invisible Man is a novel written by Ralph Ellison,talking about how the protagonist struggled in society as an African-American,sought his own identity and sense of belonging,and finally accepted the reality of being“invisible”to live underground.The metaphors and symbols as key writing techniques in Invisible Man were analyzed in the paper with certain typical examples to reveal their research values for explorations of race issues in the book.The paper particularly highlights the tension embedded in the metaphors and the sarcasm conveyed through the symbols.
文摘"Metaphors We Live By"was written by George Lakoff and Mark Johnson in Chicago in 1980 published by University of Chicago Press. Lakoff and Johnson's"Metaphors We Live By"(1980) is an important contribution to the study of metaphor.
文摘The application of conceptual metaphor theories to the teaching of English reading and vocabulary provides a new field of research to foreign language teaching. This paper analyzes the possibility of metaphor teaching through a small scale case study. It shows that the individual difference should be emphasized in metaphor teaching. This paper also provides empirical study evidences for the further research in the future.
文摘Understanding discipline-specific texts in English is a basic requirement for science students, who must develop their content knowledge and language skills. Particularly, interesting is the fact that the language of science is characterized by the use of figurative language, which appeals to the common knowledge of the world, mainly to explain, clarify, and describe intricate concepts. Metaphors are helpful for lexicalizing new concepts and meanings or extending the meanings of pre-existing words. The analysis of tropes as a means to improve foreign language learners＇ reading competence is a rather novel teaching practice in ESP （English for Specific Purposes）, implemented at the University of Rio Cuarto, Argentina. Therefore, the aim of this paper is to explain the theoretical basis for teaching and developing metaphorical competence in ESP classes as a means of providing an intellectually stimulating alternative approach, and to present some teaching ideas and activities designed to familiarize students with the use of metaphorical language in scientific discourse in order to enhance their reading competence.
文摘Metaphors can serve as cognitive instruments.In the process of conceptualization,metaphors would reflex the way people think and affect the way they perceive things.Conceptual metaphors are often used to help layman understand abstract and complex political issues better.The author studies Martin Luther King,Jr's famous speech "I Have a Dream" from the views of cognitive linguistics,and mainly analyzes the conceptual metaphors in this political speech.
文摘As to Fortress Besieged,it is the English version translated by Kelly.J.and N.K.Mao of Wei Cheng written by Qian Zhongshu,which includes various and fancy metaphors.To explore and find more proper and effective translation methods of metaphors under foreignization and domestication,~1 this paper combines exemplifications in Fortress Besieged with translationrelated theories,which may help readers comprehend literary works better and promote cross-cultural communication.
文摘As a sort of cognitive means and thinking mode,conceptual metaphor is widely applied to political discourses.Statesmen often publicize their political thoughts by using conceptual metaphors in their political discourses so that the audience can understand their political ideas easily.Based on the Conceptual Metaphor Theory,this paper aims to analyze the conceptual metaphors in Xi Jinping's 2016 New Year address so as to summarize the types,functions and significance of conceptual metaphors in Chinese political discourses,in the hope of helping readers interpret political speeches better.
文摘The words one chooses to describe personal pain mirror current usage, but may also hold echoes of an individual’s lived experience. They may provide clues to the origin of physical symptoms that are medically hard to explain. The aim of this commentary is to propose, on the basis of the available literature, that verbal metaphors can prove effective in the psychotherapy of such conditions. I provide a case history of a 45 year old woman referred to psychiatry because of extreme ‘burning’ pain in her mouth and tongue. She had been to numerous doctors, had undergone a variety of tests, had tried many medical treatments, and had been prescribed a number of different pharmaceutical agents. She had changed her diet, done her daily dental mouth exercises, drunk a lot of water, but the burning continued and interfered, with her job(she was a teacher), her friendships, and her everyday life. This made her angry and recalcitrant to therapy, but the metaphor ‘burning with rage,’ as applicable to her pain, worked to establish a good alliance that led to a decrease of symptoms. Burning Mouth Syndrome is a medically unexplained condition of complex etiology that psychotherapy alone cannot reverse. The literature bears out, however, that the use of metaphors can help to open avenues of psychological exploration that accelerate adaptation to pain and improve quality life.
文摘This paper is centered on the extent to which contemporary Chinese science fiction is related to ancient Chinese mythologies according to the previous scholarly discussion and how these ancient mythologies are utilized specifically in the futuristic narratives of modern Chinese science fiction.By referring to academic dialogues,this paper argues that ancient mythologies can be recreated in modern science fiction and create modern mythologies in futuristic narratives to present or deal with modern human fears.Based on this argument,this paper then continues to explore what kinds of modern mythologies science fiction might deliver.The Chinese film The Wandering Earth(2019)will be discussed in terms of its mythological symbols and metaphors.This paper proposes a new approach through which to reconnect past stories with futuristic narratives and builds a frame in which to contextualize ancient mythologies in contemporary Chinese culture.
