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1、AbstractBecause of the differences in geographical location, daily habbits and history, a variety in Chinese and Western cultures, especially in Chinese and American cultures have evolved. Time concept differences of Chinese and American are directly caused by the two regions people holding many dif
2、ferent values in their daily lives, studies, and work. Some people are born with an impatient personality, while others with a slow temperament. Some people are always very punctual, while others may be frequently late to appointments. These differences are reflected in Chinese and American differen
3、t time concepts. In the following paper, supported by scientific sources and researches, the author will discuss the time concept of Chinese and American in cross-cultural communication, and try to avoid cultural conflicts.Keywords: Chinese and American cultures; time concept; cross-cultural communi
4、cation摘 要由于地域、日常习惯和历史的差异，孕育出了多样化的中西方文化，尤其是中美文化。中美时间观念的差异就是由两地的人们在日常生活、学习或工作中许许多多不同的价值观念所产生的。有的人天生就是急性子，而有的人却从小就是慢脾气。有的人守时，可有的人常迟到。这些都反映出中美人们不同的时间观念。在下文中，笔者将结合一些科学的研究资料探讨跨文化交际中的中美时间观以避免文化冲突。关键词：中美文化；时间观念；跨文化交际Contents1. Introduction12. Literature review12.1 The definition of time concept12.2 The impo
5、rtance of time concept in cross-cultural communication13. The differences in Chinese and American time concept23.1 The line-type time outlook and the round-type time outlook23.1.1 Americans line-type time outlook23.1.2 Chineses round-type time outlook33.2 Mono-chronic time and poly-chronic time43.2.
6、1 Americans mono-chronic time concept53.2.2 Chineses poly-chronic time concept73.3 Chineses past-time orientation and Americans future-time orientation83.3.1 Chineses past-time orientation83.3.2 Americans future-time orientation104. The crasis of Chinese and American time concept124.1 Peoples consci
7、ousness of time thrift is strengthening124.2 Past-time orientation is turning into future-time orientation135. Conclusion14References15阳气决定着脏腑的工作能力，而脏腑的工作能力又决定着身体的健康状况和寿命，所以说，想要身体好一点，寿命长一点，就要学会保护好我们的阳气，增加阳气。健康人晒晒太阳，就能吸收到充足的阳气了，但对于老年人和体质特别虚弱的人来说，恐怕吸收来的阳气也不够解燃眉之急的1. IntroductionThis paper aims to expl
8、ore differences in Chinese and American time concepts and culture. The author hopes this paper can, to a certain degree, give the readers a clear understanding about the peoples concept of time in the two regions. The study on the concept of time is to help us to understand cultural differences and
9、help us carry out effective international communication, improve cross-cultural awareness, reduce barriers to cross-cultural communication and the misunderstanding resulting from the different concept of time as much as possible, and avoid “cultural conflict” or “time conflict” in cross-cultural com
10、munication.2. Literature review2.1 The definition of time conceptTime concept is evolved from the process of people understanding and transforming the world. Time concept will remain relatively stable for a fairly long period. According to Liu Xifang(2009), time concept refers to the different aware
11、ness and understanding towards time. It is not only a basic factor in the environment of human activity, but also a deep-seated cultural part of the social srtucture. It is shaped naturally through the long-period practice of human being and the long-period historical progress. It reflects the attit
12、ude of people towards time. At the same time, it also reflects the way that people deal with time and utilize time. Everyone has his or her own concept of time. Therefore, different people, especially the people in China and America have different concepts of time.2.2 The importance of time concept
13、in cross-cultural communication As global economic integration moves on, Chinese-American cultural communication and integration become more frequent. Understanding different cultural concepts of time improves cross-cultural awareness and reduces barriers to cross-cultural communication. Avoiding “c
14、ultural conflict” or “time conflict” become more and more important.If people only recognize and adhere to their own concept of time and neglect understanding and respect to the time concept of other cultures, there would arise many misunderstandings. We should acknowlegde that people from Chinese a
15、nd American cultures hold different attitudes towards time and the method of using time. Then we should overcome the ethical cultural centrism and reduce the misunderstanding of different concepts of time as much as possible. The time orientation under different cultures should get respect and recog
16、nition. When there is a conflict in the time concept, we can not simply jugde it as good or bad. Cultural communication is a process of understanding from one culture to another. Therefore, in order to deepen mutual understanding, it is necessary to adopt a liberal attitude. 3. The differences in Chinese and American time concept3.1 The line-type time outlook and the round-type t
