Abstract

The insect world is perceived both as an objective reality and as a reflection and preservation of the distinctive cultural values of the Vietnamese people. This process is encoded in linguistic expressions, becoming cultural signals and symbols that create subtle metaphors within the broader linguistic picture of the nation. In this study, the insect world is approached from a cultural perspective, offering deeper insights into the hidden layers of Vietnamese spiritual and cultural life.

Keywords: Cognitive metaphor, insect source domain, spiritual world.