Abstract:

Cultural communication is not a simple "output-input" process. For foreigners, they undergone a process of "reception-cognition-mirror-recognition-expression" in the process of experiencing the Chinese culture. After introducing the mirror theory, it can be clearly found that the transmission of the Chinese culture is dynamic regarding its way, understanding, acceptance and reaction from the perspective of a community with shared future for mankind. We can understand the breadth and depth of their knowledge of the Chinese culture by analyzing international students' papers in this field, especially the influence of different cultural backgrounds on cultural transmission and identification. Starting from what kind of cultural mirror on the Chinese culture has been formed in their minds, we can put forward more effective strategies to establish and disseminate Chinese cultural image and build an ideal Chinese cultural view.

Key words: mirror study, international students, Chinese cultural outlook