Cultural Context and Language Translation

Author: Bao Huinan
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: A classic in translation theory, a renowned work in translation studies both in China and abroad, a practical guide to translation, and a guide for learning translation skills. From the perspective of cultural translation studies, it analyzes and compares the cultural psychological concepts and customs of the English and Chinese nations, explores the relationship among language, culture, and translation, observes language translation from a cultural context to enhance the cultural awareness of translators, which is beneficial for improving the quality of translations. It systematically introduces operational methods involving cultural factors in translation, with abundant examples and strong practicality. This book is part of the "Translation Theory and Practice Series." The entire book analyzes and compares the cultural psychology, concepts, and customs of the English and Chinese nations from the perspective of cultural translation studies. It explores the relationship among language, culture, and translation, observes language translation from a cultural context to enhance the cultural awareness of translators, which is beneficial for improving the quality of translations. It systematically introduces operational methods involving cultural factors in translation, with abundant examples and strong practicality.