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The depiction of the concept of man in linguocultural
studies based on zoonyms
Narmurodova Gulnoza Ilhom Kizi
Associate professor in the Department of General Linguistics, PhD in philological science, Uzbekistan State University of World
Languages, Uzbekistan
Received:
26 October 2024;
Accepted:
28 December 2024;
Published:
30 January 2025
Abstract:
This article analyzes the importance of the concept of man in anthropocentric linguistics, the
characterization of the male image, and the comparison of his actions to zoonyms. The article also discusses some
theoretical issues in linguocultural studies, related concepts, and the national-cultural identity of language units.
Keywords:
Anthropomorphism, metaphors, similes, zoonyms, linguacultural, phrases, linguacultural studies, and
the male concept.
Introduction:
In the field of linguistics, interpretations
of the science of language and its development vary.
Today, as in every field, new directions and research
are emerging within linguistics. Linguoculturology is
one of the main aspects of linguistic investigations, it
deals with various issues that relate with language spirit
and cultural variation of a nation, encompasses various
national-cultural
notions
and
theories
of
conversational structure. This branch studies national
spirit that is reflected in a language. It is associated with
other studies as philosophy, logics, sociology,
anthropology and semantics; and covers national-
cultural knowledge through speech communication.
Linguoculturology seeks to reveal that language is
fundamental
to
concepts
such
as
national
consciousness, national thought, national culture,
national spirituality, and national character, which are
widely used today. It argues that the essence of these
concepts cannot exist without language.
In general, this branch analyses cultural colours of
linguistic units as well as it studies language through
culture. Besides, linguoculturology possesses a number
of following specific features:
➢
it is a subject of synthetic type, occupying
bordering position between science and, learners
of culture and philology;
➢
the main object of culturology is interrelation of
language and culture and interpretation of this
interaction;
➢
as the subject of investigation of linguoculturology
serves spiritual and material culture, verbalized
artefacts, forming “the language picture of the
world”;
➢
linguoculturology is oriented to the new system of
cultural values, put forth by the modern life in the
society, to the objective information on the cultural
life of the country.
The most important concepts of linguistic and cultural
studies
are
considered:
linguocultureme
and
logoepisteme, linguocultureme and concept, socionics
and linguocultureme, and topics such as lexical and
phraseological units and national-cultural aspects of
literary texts are included.
The nature, spirit, and mentality of a people cannot be
imagined or studied without language. The mental
identity of a people is reflected in the units of language,
especially in figurative words and expressions. After all,
such figurative expressions are the product of a
people’s deep worldview, figur
ative vision, perception,
and thinking.
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METHOD
Linguistic description, component analysis, contextual
analysis, and comparative and cross-cultural analysis
methods were used in the process of writing the article.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
As experts rightly point out, the most valuable source
of information about a culture and its people’s
mentality is found in phraseologies, metaphors,
symbols, and legends, as well as traditions preserved in
seemingly unchanged form. In other words, the
incredibly rich historical-cultural and ethnic-spiritual
experiences of a people that is, their unique “linguistic
picture of the world”
- are formed through language. All
these experiences find expression precisely in the
language of the people; they live within this language
and are systematically passed down from generation to
generation.
Analogy and comparison play a very important role in
human understanding of the world. As we know,
analogy in linguistics is the comparison of one unit of
language to another in some respect. Comparison, the
process of comparing two or more objects or concepts
to determine their similarities or differences, is one of
the
most
widespread
logical
methods
for
understanding the external world and is observed in
almost all areas of human activity. This extremely
important logical category is, of course, also reflected
in language.
In linguistics, two types of comparison are typically
distinguished based on their purpose. When comparing
two objects or concepts to highlight their differences, a
purely comparative construction is used. If the
comparison aims to establish an analogy, a simile
construction is employed.
First, it’s important to note that similes arise from a
specific figurative mode of thinking and therefore
always carry artistic and aesthetic value in speech. They
enhance the emotional expressiveness and vividness of
language. Two types of similes are distinguished: 1)
individual-authorial similes (also known as free similes)
and 2) universal or stable (permanent) similes.
If we define anthropomorphism as it applies to this
study, it is a linguistic unit in which the word
representing a person or their related actions and
characteristics within a national-cultural context serves
as the primary component in the verbal coding of
certain cultural information. It is one type of
biomorphic code.
The Uzbek language is unique in terms of its national
and cultural aspects. Within the concept of manhood,
the strength, power, and characteristics of Uzbek men
are often compared to animals in our literary works.
This practice dates back to ancient times, when the
strong,
powerful,
fearless,
and
courageous
characteristics of men were frequently compared and
described using animal imagery. Uzbek literary works
clearly demonstrate this enduring tradition.
Uning arslonday ko‘rkam gavdasi, keng peshonasi,
chuqur samimiyat ifodasi bilan to‘la yirik, hushyor
ko‘zlari, kir yaktagi ichidan qavarib turgan keng
ko‘kragi, baquvvat qo‘llari, so‘zlaridagi qishloqcha
soddali
k va to‘g‘rilik (bu xususiyatni kambag‘al
odamlarda katta fazilat deb topar edi boy) unga juda
yoqdi. (Oybek. Qutlug‘ qon).
Yonida arslondek, tog‘ni ursa tolqon qiladigan Azamat
eri turganda tashvish qilishga hojat yo‘q edi. (S. Ahmad.
Ufq.).
In this example, the male character is portrayed as a
strong, alert, and capable life partner, like a lion.
Bo‘riday dovyurak, baquvvat bo‘lib o‘sarmish. (M.
Hazratqulov. Ta’til kunlari).
Shovursiz olamda u o‘zini ayiqdek xotirjam, bo‘ridek
yovqur, kiyikdek hushyor sez
adi. (N. Norqobilov. Tog‘
odami).
Mening Nortoy bolam bo‘riday mard, Xudo undan bir
tirnoqni ayab turibdi. Essiz, o‘n besh yil behudaga ketdi
-
da. Bolamning ham, kelinimning ham yuziga qaray
olmayman. Xudoning ishi bo‘lsayam, o‘zimni gunohkor
his etaman...
(G‘ozi Rahmon. Oqibat so‘qmog‘ida.).
Examples from the Uzbek language demonstrate that
in Uzbek national culture, the image of a man
symbolizes strength, courage, and bravery and is often
likened to zoonyms
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, similes are speech constructions with
significantly greater artistic and stylistic potential than
pure comparisons. This is why similes have been the
focus of researchers’ attention since ancient times
within world linguistics as a special means of ensuring
effective communication. Studies in Uzbek linguistics
have found that concepts related to human behavior,
worldview, and qualities are often likened to animals.
Furthermore, masculine aspects such as courage,
bravery, fearlessness, and determination have been
substantiated with examples from fiction.
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