本文通过分析比较英汉词汇的语义和内涵,对比汉英词汇的四大基本特征,认为由于目的语和母语国家文化背景不同,词汇在特定的文化背景下会表现出特定的文化意义或者蕴涵。研究汉英词汇可以更好地了解东西方文化差异,提高跨文化交际的能力。 By comparing and analyzing the semantics and connotations of English and Chinese vocabularies and comparing the four basic features of Chinese and English vocabularies, this paper believes that due to the different cultural backgrounds of the target language and mother tongue, the vocabularies may have specific cultural meanings or implication under certain cultural background. Studying Chinese and English vocabularies can better understand the cultural differences between East and West, and improve the ability of intercultural communication.