Chinese-English Cultural Translation - Case Studies on the Interpretation of Contemporary Chinese Texts

Author: Ma Aiying
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: This book proposes a new perspective on Chinese-English translation, shifting from a narrow interlingual conversion to a broader cultural positioning, advocating the use of "cross-cultural interpretive translation" from various angles and levels. It also emphasizes the need to maintain a holistic strategic awareness during the translation process and adjust specific translation methods accordingly. The book not only provides a comprehensive and innovative review of major Chinese and Western translation theories but also connects theory with practice. By analyzing representative works, it applies the author's arguments to conduct in-depth case studies and cultural interpretations of selected texts, discussing communication barriers caused by social, historical, and cultural factors in the process of Chinese-to-English translation at multiple levels. This practical approach effectively validates the scientificity, relevance, and practicality of the book's arguments.
Through case studies, the book aims to reveal common issues in translation, which is theoretically oriented. However, the selected texts are engaging stories with distinct characteristics, making the content largely accessible, emotionally resonant, and enjoyable to read. Written in accordance with Western academic conventions, the book underwent rigorous review and minor revisions while retaining its original structure. In today's information age, market economy, and globalized international environment, this book meets the practical needs of cultural exchange between China and the world, serving as a bridge. It is particularly valuable for undergraduate students, master's, and doctoral candidates in foreign language departments of universities, offering high practical utility.