LINGUOCULTURAL FEATURES OF EMPATHY-RELATED PROVERBS IN ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
Abstract
This article explores the linguocultural features of empathy-related proverbs in the English and Uzbek languages. The primary aim is to identify similarities and differences in their semantic meaning, cultural values, emotional expression, and metaphorical structure. The results indicate that while both cultures share universal moral values and use proverbs for didactic purposes, their cultural interpretations differ significantly. English proverbs tend to frame empathy as an individual emotional experience, heavily relying on abstract and neutral linguistic structures. Conversely, Uzbek proverbs approach empathy as a collective social duty, employing emotionally rich and expressive metaphors connected to the heart and soul.
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