Some things usually have different meanings in different cultures． Here are some words about （1） 　 　that are used differently in western cultures and Chinese culture．

Most phrases in（2） 　 　about the dog， such as "a homeless dog"， "a running dog" and "a dog catching a mouse"， have negative meanings． But in western countries， dog are considered honest and good friends of （3） 　 　（人类）． The word， "dog"， has positive meanings． For example， "you are a lucky dog" means you are a lucky （4） 　 　/'pɜːs（ə）n/． And "every dog has its day" means everyone has good luck at times．

As we know， dragons are very important in Chinese culture． In ancient times， dragons were regarded as strong and magical creatures． They （5） 　 　/brɔ：t/ hope and good luck． The ancient emperors compared themselves to dragons． Nowadays， many p（6）___ 　 　want their children to become "dragons"． But in western cultures， dragons were d（7） 　 __ 　animals． Heroes killed them to protect people．

Some things have （8） 　 　（相似的）meanings in Chinese culture and western culturea． The rose is regarded as a symbol of love in b（9） 　 　China and some western countries． People in China and the West think the rose also （10） 　 　for peace， courage and friendship． When we pay attention to the cultural meanings of words， we will understand them better．