Research on English Translation of Classics

Author: Wang Rongpei
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Translating China's vast classics into foreign languages, enabling the treasures of ancient Chinese culture to reach the world, is an undeniable responsibility of Chinese translators. English translation of Chinese classics requires translators to possess not only a solid foundation in English but also high academic attainment, a broad knowledge base, and a particularly deep understanding of the fundamentals of Chinese philosophy, Chinese history, ancient Chinese language, sociology, cultural studies, folklore, religious studies, classical literary theory, art, and architecture. At the same time, they should also have a profound grasp of foreign history and foreign culture.