Semantics and cultural meanings of the word 家 (gia)

Abstract

Chinese characters are a system of symbols in Chinese, which contain deep cultural elements that are different from other sign systems. An in-depth exploration of the cultural implications in the Chinese character system reveals that it mirrors all aspects of social life. 'The word ''家'' is one of the typical Chinese characters that clearly shows the early Chinese concept of family.' The article uses statistical methods, description, and analysis to clarify the relationship between shapes, sounds and meanings as well as the cultural implications of the word "家 gia". The goal is to contribute a reference for language teaching that integrates cultural elements for Chinese majors in Vietnam.