- Bui Thi Nga
- University of Transport and Communications, No.3 Cau Giay Street, Lang Thuong Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
- SSAR Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (SSARJMS), ISSN: 3049-2041(Online)
- PP. 47-51
- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15095507
Abstract: The article examines the cultural distinctions reflected in English and Vietnamese idioms. Primarily, the influence of Vietnamese and American cultural contexts on the formulation and expression of idiomatic expressions was analyzed and compared. Furthermore, the study elucidated the differences in lexical usage between Vietnamese and English idioms of comparison, particularly in terms of their semantic equivalence. Consequently, for educators of English, it is imperative to employ diverse pedagogical approaches to facilitate learners’ comprehension and effective utilization of comparative idioms in both Vietnamese and English.
Keywords: Idioms of comparison, different culture