Concise English-Chinese. Chinese-English Dictionary of World Religions

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Publish Date: 1994-02-01
Features: Engaging in the study of philosophy and social sciences inevitably involves encountering religious terms in both Chinese and foreign languages. In fact, even when studying natural sciences, one may sometimes come across such terms. For many individuals frequently interacting with foreigners and foreign information in industries, agriculture, commerce, trade, and tourism, religious terms are often unavoidable. They, along with translators of novels, scripts, poetry, films, television dramas, and news, have long felt the lack of reference materials in this area. Mistakes caused by a lack of understanding of religious contexts can at least affect efficiency and effectiveness, and may even harm relationships, causing trouble... Engaging in the study of philosophy and social sciences inevitably involves encountering religious terms in both Chinese and foreign languages. In fact, even when studying natural sciences, one may sometimes come across such terms. For many individuals frequently interacting with foreigners and foreign information in industries, agriculture, commerce, trade, and tourism, religious terms are often unavoidable. They, along with translators of novels, scripts, poetry, films, television dramas, and news, have long felt the lack of reference materials in this area. Mistakes caused by a lack of understanding of religious contexts can at least affect efficiency and effectiveness, and may even harm relationships, causing trouble...