THE STRUCTURE OF PHRASEOLOGICAL UNITS RELATED TO FLORA AND FAUNA IN THE UZBEK AND RUSSIAN LANGUAGES
Abstract
The article is devoted to the study of the structure and semantics of phraseological units containing components of flora and fauna in the Uzbek and Russian languages. Special attention is paid to zoonyms and phytonyms, their role in figurative and evaluative characterization of a person, the expression of emotional and symbolic meanings, as well as the reflection of cultural specificities. The paper examines how the names of animals and plants in fixed expressions are used to describe human qualities, social phenomena, and interpersonal relations. It is shown that the semantic transfer of flora and fauna components is an active process that accumulates cultural and historical information about a people. A comparative analysis reveals both common tendencies and unique features of phraseological units in Russian and Uzbek. The study demonstrates the significance of investigating such expressions for enriching vocabulary, understanding the national worldview, and ensuring effective intercultural communication. In addition, the research emphasizes the role of phraseological units in conveying traditional values, figurative thinking, and the cultural memory of a nation.