摘要
＂Qi＂ （spirit） is originally an ancient Chinese philosophical term regarded as the fundamental material to constitute the universe. Later, it＇s used as a term in literary criticism referring to the authors＇ talent, qualities, and their work styles. Poetry, as a language form concentrating thoughts and feelings, is the best form reflecting the various changes of＂Qi＂ （spirit）. ＂Qi＂ （spirit） combines the style, imagery and charm of a poem in a union, translation of the poem should be close to such a combination. Translation of＂Qi＂ （spirit） is a pursuit of translating poetry which is based on translation of sense and image, but it may focus more on the wording technique with a wide insight on the original poem including the meaning and the tone of the poem and the author＇s thoughts and feelings, focusing on an overall effect of appreciation.
“气”是中国古代哲学名词，朴素唯物主义认为它是构成宇宙万物的物质性的东西。後来，“气”成为中国古代文论术语，多指作者的才能、气质、及其作品风格等。诗，作为凝聚思想和感情的语言表现形式，最能体现“气”之万千变化。诗“气”集风格、意象、神韵于一体，译诗也应是这样的一个整体。译气，是译诗的一种追求，它以译字和译意为基础，但更讲究用词的技法，表现封原诗多方面的洞察力——原诗的意义、语气以及作者的思想感情，着重整体的欣赏效果。
