Study on the English Translation of Chinese Characteristic Vocabulary from the Perspective of Cross-cultural Communication

MinJie Xie; XinYu Mo

doi:10.63313/IJSSEH.9029

Authors

MinJie Xie School of Foreign Studies, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545006, China Author
XinYu Mo School of Foreign Studies, Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, Guangxi, 545006, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/IJSSEH.9029

Keywords:

Cross-Cultural Communication, Chinese Characteristic Vocabulary, translation methods

Abstract

With the deepening of global cultural exchanges, the translation of Chinese characteristic vocabulary has become a crucial medium for international audiences to understand China’s unique cultural, political and social landscapes. When translating Chinese characteristic vocabulary, how to fully convey Chinese cultural imagery while ensuring easy comprehension by foreign audiences constitutes a core difficulty and focus in translation practice. From the perspective of cross-cultural communication, this article explores the English translation of Chinese characteristic vocabulary through an analysis of typical cases. And the aim is to construct a more efficient English translation strategy system for vocabulary with Chinese characteristics, providing references for enhancing the international dissemination power of Chinese discourse and promoting effective mutual learning between Chinese and Western civilizations.

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