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Euphemisms are a language phenomenon prevalent in the human society and an important means of coordinating interpersonal relationship through language. The use of euphemisms has a significant social function. Sociolinguistics focuses on people’s language performance in daily life. Euphemisms are implicit,indirect or pleasant words expressing taboos or touchy things. They are unique expressing forms of language and culture. Therefore,studies of English eu-phemisms make for smooth communication,thus achievement of cultural communication between Chinese and westerners.
Euphemisms are a language phenomenon prevalent in the human society and an important means of coordinating interpersonal relationship through language. The use of euphemisms has a significant social function. Sociolinguistics focuses on people’s language performance in daily life. Euphemisms are implicit, indirect or occasion words. Taboos or touchy things. They are unique due to forms and language. culture, English of eu-phemisms make for smooth communication, thus achievement of cultural communication between Chinese and westerners.