Salih Özkan
March 22, 2014
Japanese and Chinese
Europeans and Americans usually have difficulty in separating
Japanese from Chinese. They think that there is no difference between each
other as they think they look similar and speak the same language. However,
there are a lot of differences. In fact, Japanese differ from Chinese in terms
of their appearance, culture, language, education level, and communication with
other countries.
First, although Japanese and Chinese look like each other, there are
some differences in their appearance that can be easily seen to separate them.
First of all, Japanese and Chinese differ in face color. Japanese's faces are generally
a bit pale, whereas Chinese's faces are usually a bit dark. Second, Japanese
and Chinese differ in the shapes of face. While Japanese generally have
a narrow face, Chinese usually have a round face. Third, Japanese and Chinese
differ in dressing. As Japanese follow the western culture, they often want to
get dressed just as the western people do. However, since Chinese tend to follow
their traditions, they frequently get dressed in according to their traditions.
Second, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the cultures between
Japanese and Chinese are very different. First, Japanese culture and Chinese culture
differ in the concept of food. Although rice is worthy in two cultures,
Japanese prefer seafood, while Chinese prefer roasting food. Second, Japanese
culture and Chinese culture differ in the concept of family matter. Even though
family is an important matter in both of the cultures, Chinese have strict
rules about the family, while Japanese do not get involved in the family matter
as Chinese do. Third, Japanese culture and Chinese culture differ in the
concept of music. Although both of the cultures try to keep their music
tradition alive, Japanese seem to lose their bonds as they follow the western
culture.
Third, although others might think that Japanese and Chinese speak
the same language as they sound similar when they speak, the language they
speak is very different. First, Japanese and Chinese differ in writing. Although
Japanese and Chinese use the same alphabet, which is Kanji, Japanese use Altaic
language family, whereas Chinese use Sino-Tibetan language family. Second,
Japanese and Chinese differ in the production of sounds. Although they may
sound similar when they speak, Chinese use /l/ and /ʃ/ sounds frequently. However,
Japanese tend to add /u:/ and /ɒ/ sounds to the end of the words. Third, Japanese
and Chinese differ in that Chinese is far more spoken than Japanese. Although
Japanese is known to be a lot easier to learn, people prefer Chinese as it is
more important in business.
Fourth, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the education
level between Chinese and Japanese is very different. First, Japanese and
Chinese differ in the graduation degree they hold. While almost all Japanese
hold university degree, some Chinese do not even have any degree. Second,
Japanese and Chinese differ in the number of scientists they have brought up. Although
Chinese have brought up great scientists, some of them are Zhang Heng and Gu
Chaohao, Japanese are one of the most successful nationalities that have
brought up a great number of scientists. Third1, Japanese and
Chinese differ in the number of books they read for a year. While a Japanese
averages 20 books for a year, a Chinese can only average two books.
Fifth, although Japan and China are located in Asia, the
communication they establish with other countries is very different. First,
Japanese and Chinese differ in kindness they show to other nationalities.
Although both of the communities went through some hard time with other nationalities,
Japanese are very cordial, whereas Chinese are not nice to others. Second,
Japanese and Chinese differ in hospitality. Although both of the communities
were usually in a war against others in the past, Japanese are more likely to
welcome other people, while Chinese are more likely to ignore them. Third,
Japanese and Chinese differ in the respect they show to other religions.
Although most of Japanese and Chinese believe in the same religion which is Buddhism,
Japanese respect others’ faith, but Chinese force others to believe the same
religion Chinese have.
To sum up, Japanese and Chinese can be separated by observing their
image, tradition, language, academic level, and communication with other
communities. By observing it, people will be able to identify who are Japanese
or Chinese. People should be able to identify them because it helps people to
know who they communicate with, and with that knowledge people will act how
they should act. Furthermore, it is really an annoying question to ask them
whether they are Japanese or Chinese.
Outline
I. Introduction
1.
Giving background information
about the difficultness of separating Japanese and Chinese
2.
Making a turnabout
3.
Thesis Statement
II. Body Paragraph 1
1.
Difference in appearance
2.
Difference in face color
2.1. Paleness to darkness
3.
Difference in the shapes of
face
3.1. Narrowness to roundness
4.
Difference in dressing
4.1. Modern to tradition
III. Body Paragraph 2
1.
Difference in culture
2.
Difference in the concept of
food
2.1. Seafood to roasting food
3.
Difference in the concept of
family matter
3.1. Strictness of rules to less involvement
4.
Difference in the concept of
music
4.1. Losing their bond to keeping their tradition alive
IV. Body Paragraph 3
1.
Difference in language
2.
Difference in writing
2.1. Altaic language family to Sino-Tibetan language family
3.
Difference in sounds
3.1. Intense usage of /l/ and /ʃ/ in Chinese
3.2. Intense usage of /u:/ and /ɒ/ at the end of the words in
Japanese
4.
Difference in the number of
speakers
4.1. Importance of Chinese in business
V. Body Paragraph 4
1.
Difference in the education
level
2.
Difference in the graduation
degree they hold
2.1. Holding university degree to not having any degree
3.
Difference in the number of
scientists they have brought up
3.1. The success of Japanese in the number of scientists they have
brought up
4.
Difference in the number of
book they read for a year
4.1. Averaging 20 books to 2 books
VI. Body Paragraph 4
1.
Difference in the communication
with other countries
2.
Difference in kindness they
show
2.1. Being cordial to being not nice
3.
Difference in hospitality
3.1. Welcoming others to ignoring others
4.
Difference in the respect they
show to other religions
4.1. Respecting others' faith to forcing others to believe their
religion
VII. Conclusion
1.
Summarizing
2.
Explaining the reason why
people should be able to identify them.
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