Considering that these are English language words, I don't think a linguistic analysis is going to give you insight into Chinese culture. The exact choice of wo

Considering that these are English language words, I don't think a linguistic analysis is going to give you insight into Chinese culture. The exact choice of words used in translation is largely going to be a reflection of the English language. Also, what's the equivalent in other languages? In English, wouldn't we say 'self-sabotage'?