外贸函电写作的三“C”原则

Principle of “Three Cs”in the Writing of Business Letters

本文讨论在外贸函电写作中应该注意的写作特点的问题。除了正确地掌握外贸函电的格式 ,语法和标点符号外 ,在外贸函电写作中还要注意外贸函电的特点 :即清楚 ( clarity)、简洁 ( conciseness)和礼貌 ( courtesy)。这三个原则被简称为三“C”原则。为体现该写作原则 ,应正确地选择适宜的词和相应的句子结构。

This paper explores the distinguishing features of communicating English in business writing.Apart from the proper usage of format,grammar and punctuation in business writing,the writer puts forward three C principles,namely clarity,conciseness and courtesy,which should be followed in writing a business letter,and can be reflected in appropriate usage of words,phrases and sentences.