NATIONAL-CULTURAL FEATURES OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS CONTAINING NUCLEAR KINSHIP TERMS IN CHINESE AND UZBEK LANGUAGES

Abstract

This article investigates the national and cultural characteristics of phraseological units that contain nuclear kinship terms in the Chinese and Uzbek languages. Through a comparative and semantic analysis of selected idioms, the study reveals how deeply kinship terms are embedded in the cultural consciousness of both linguistic communities. The phraseological units not only convey linguistic meaning but also reflect traditional values, family structures, social hierarchies, and worldview patterns unique to each culture. The research highlights the metaphorical functions of kinship terms and the challenges posed by cultural specificity in translation, ultimately aiming to enhance cross-cultural understanding and linguistic competence.