New space–time metaphors foster new nonlinguistic representations
What is the role of language in constructing knowledge? In this article, we ask whether
learning new relational language can create new ways of thinking. In Experiment 1, we …
learning new relational language can create new ways of thinking. In Experiment 1, we …
Which is in front of Chinese people, past or future? The effect of language and culture on temporal gestures and spatial conceptions of time
The temporal‐focus hypothesis claims that whether people conceptualize the past or the
future as in front of them depends on their cultural attitudes toward time; such …
future as in front of them depends on their cultural attitudes toward time; such …
How do Mandarin speakers conceptualize time? Beyond the horizontal and vertical dimensions
J Sun, Q Zhang - Cognitive Processing, 2021 - Springer
Mandarin speakers, similar to speakers of most other languages around the world, tend to
conceptualize time in terms of space. However, it has been supposed that Mandarin …
conceptualize time in terms of space. However, it has been supposed that Mandarin …
Time on hands: Deliberate and spontaneous temporal gestures by speakers of Mandarin
H Li - Gesture, 2017 - jbe-platform.com
The present study investigates deliberate and spontaneous temporal gestures in Mandarin
speakers. The results of our analysis show that when asked to gesture about past and future …
speakers. The results of our analysis show that when asked to gesture about past and future …
Do metaphors move from mind to mouth? Evidence from a new system of linguistic metaphors for time
Languages around the world use a recurring strategy to discuss abstract concepts: describe
them metaphorically, borrowing language from more concrete domains. We “plan ahead” to …
them metaphorically, borrowing language from more concrete domains. We “plan ahead” to …
Time in Chinese hands
Y Gu - Time Representations in the Perspective of Human …, 2022 - torrossa.com
This chapter examines how Chinese people (Mandarin monolinguals; Mandarin-English
bilinguals; deaf Chinese Sign Language (CSL) signers; Mandarin learners of CSL) use …
bilinguals; deaf Chinese Sign Language (CSL) signers; Mandarin learners of CSL) use …
[PDF][PDF] Does language shape the production and perception of gestures? A study on late Chinese-English bilinguals' conceptions about time
Does language influence the production and perception of gestures? The metaphorical use
of language in representing time is deeply interlinked with actions in space, such as …
of language in representing time is deeply interlinked with actions in space, such as …
Surpassing Immediate Spatio-temporal Metaphors: The Enduring Impact of Language and Visuospatial Experience on Temporal Cognition in Native and Near-Native …
C Wu, L Kong, X Ke - Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the …, 2024 - escholarship.org
The dominant mental timelines of native Chinese speakers (Exp1) and Mandarin learners of
near-native proficiency (Exp2) was examined with the spontaneous gesture task. The results …
near-native proficiency (Exp2) was examined with the spontaneous gesture task. The results …
Chinese hands of time: The effects of language and culture on temporal gestures and spatio-temporal reasoning
Y Gu - 2018 - research.tilburguniversity.edu
Chinese hands of time Page 1 Tilburg University Chinese hands of time Gu, Yan
Publication date: 2018 Document Version Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record …
Publication date: 2018 Document Version Publisher's PDF, also known as Version of record …
Speaking, gesturing, reasoning
EJ Walker, R Núñez - of Time, 2016 - torrossa.com
People use space to structure their thoughts about time (eg Núñez & Cooperrider 2013). In
this chapter, we first provide a brief overview of the various ways that we use space to talk …
this chapter, we first provide a brief overview of the various ways that we use space to talk …