Specificity of time category expression in Chinese phraseological expressions

the article is devoted to the analysis of the specifics of expressing the category of time in Chinese on the material of phraseological phrases. Unlike many European languages, where temporal relations are clearly structured through grammatical forms, the Chinese language uses context and lexical analysis to convey temporal traditions. Phraseological expressions, as an important part of the language, are a reflection of the cultural and temporal concepts of Chinese speakers. The study includes the analysis of 100 phraseological phrases and their thematic classification, which provides a deeper understanding of the perception of time in Chinese culture. The conclusion is that phraseological expressions help to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural peculiarities of time perception in Chinese society. The article is of interest to linguists studying Chinese language and culture, as well as to all those interested in aspects of the time category in other languages.

time category, phraseological phrases, Chinese linguistic picture of the world, the Chinese language, Chinese writing