This study explores the relationship between colour perception, human cognition and cultural identity through a comparative analysis of English and Uzbek phraseological units. Adopting a qualitative approach, ten colour-related expressions are examined using conceptual metaphor theory, cognitive semantics and linguocultural analysis. The findings reveal both shared metaphorical associations and culturally specific interpretations of colours in emotional, social and evaluative contexts. Particular attention is given to the challenges of preserving figurative meaning and cultural connotations in translation. The study highlights the importance of contextual interpretation in understanding how language reflects culturally shaped patterns of human thought.
Colour And Human Cognition: A Linguocultural Comparison of English And Uzbek Phraseological Units
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