《萨迦格言》英译本比较研究——传播学视阀下文化负载词的翻译

A Comparative Study of English Versions of Sakya Gnomic Verse:On the Translation of Culture-loaded Words from the Communication Perspective

民族典籍外译是中国文化走出去最直接、最有效的手段和方式。《萨迦格言》蕴含了丰富的民族文化负载词,体现了浓厚的藏民族色彩以及鲜明的文化个性。通过传播学视角的比较,可以得知,李氏、达氏和薄氏在《萨迦格言》民族文化负载词翻译方面各有千秋、各有得失,但对于民族文化的传播,应尽可能地"求同释‘异’",最大限度地"还原"与"移植",保留民族性进而实现的语受众建构性的理解与接受。

The translation of ethnic classics into foreign languages is the most direct and effective way for Chinese culture to go abroad. ＂Sakya Gnomic Verse＂ contains a wealth of ethnic culture-loaded words,reflecting the abundant distinctive Tibetan features. Through the comparison of communication perspective,it is found that Li Zhengshuan,Davenport and Bosson have different strengths and weaknesses in the translation of the ethnic culture-loaded words of ＂Sakya Gnomic Verse＂,but each has his own merits and demerits. However,for the spread of ethnic culture,we should adopt the strategy of ＂seeking common ground while paraphrasing differences＂ to the maximum,and then preserve the ethnic characteristics in order to realize the constructive understanding and acceptance by the audience.