陈智高 and 王明月 start from the theatrical allusion of "关公战秦琼" to explore the influence of culture on language understanding and expression, emphasizing the challenges of cultural differences in cross-cultural communication.

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陈智高: 明月, do you think foreigners can understand our allusion of '关公战秦琼'?
王明月: Teacher, that might be a bit challenging for them. Behind this allusion is the accumulation of our Chinese history and culture. Without a certain cultural background knowledge, it's probably difficult to understand its intricacies.
陈智高: Exactly! Language is like a bridge connecting different cultures. But this bridge can't be built solely with words and grammar. You need to understand the customs and traditions on both sides of the bridge to truly cross it and go far!
王明月: You're so right! I encountered similar situations when I was abroad. Once, I used '过五关斩六将' to describe someone overcoming difficulties, but my foreign friends looked completely bewildered and couldn't understand the meaning at all.
陈智高: Haha, it's just like when we hear foreigners speaking their local dialects. We might understand each word, but when put together, we can't grasp the meaning at all. Cultural differences are like an invisible wall, hindering people's understanding and communication.
王明月: So, when learning a language, we can't just learn the surface. We need to delve deeper into the cultural connotations behind it. Like when we learn English, we can't just memorize vocabulary and grammar, we also need to understand the history, literature, values, and so on of English-speaking countries.
陈智高: Exactly! Language is the carrier of culture. Every word and expression is imbued with cultural imprints. To truly master a language, one must wholeheartedly experience its cultural essence.
王明月: I understand now, teacher. It seems I should read more foreign literature and learn more about their cultural backgrounds to better understand and use the language.
陈智高: Yes, learning a language is a process of continuous exploration and discovery. We must always maintain curiosity and embrace different cultures with an open mind to truly grasp the essence of language!