The concept of "good" in Russian and Chinese

The article explores the concept of "goodness" in two linguistic worldviews – Russian and Chinese. The study is contrastive, and the results obtained are compared to identify the specific features of each culture. The description of each concept is carried out according to a clear and consistent algorithm: the etymology of the word, the mythological roots of the concept, its compatibility, from which the material connotation is isolated, based on the works of V. A. Uspensky, and a comparison of dictionary definitions of the concept in various languages is carried out. The purpose of the study is to identify the peculiarities of the representation of the concept of "good" in these cultures using the material of semantic fields in Russian and Chinese, as well as to analyze how this concept changes in different cultural contexts and what philosophical and moral foundations lie in its perception. Next, a comparison is carried out, the purpose of which is to see both similarities and differences in the worldview of different peoples, which will allow us to understand how the concept of "goodness" reflects the worldview and value orientations of Russian and Chinese cultures. Research methods include the comparative historical method, the method of generalization, the method of semantic analysis, as well as contextual analysis, which helps to better understand how the word "good" interacts with other lexical units in each language. The results obtained contribute to the establishment of mutual understanding between cultures, forming a kind of conceptual bridge for representatives of different cultures and languages, and can also be used when reading training courses on regional studies, comparative study of cultures, philosophy and during the teaching of relevant languages. This research will help to deepen knowledge about cultural differences and similarities in the perception of moral and ethical concepts, which, in turn, contributes to a better understanding of cultural specifics and promotes intercultural communication.