食在中国——中餐菜单英译问题小议

On the Translation of Chinese Menus

随着改革开放的进一步深化 ,中国将加速其国际交流 ,外国友人在品尝中国美食的同时 ,更想了解每道菜的原料、制作方法、特点、来源等 ,而菜单的准确英译名在传播中华饮食文化上起着关键的沟通作用。从目前国内的菜单英译现状 ,有必要对菜单英译的基本要求 ,及主要的翻译方法等方面做一些初浅的探讨。

China shall intensify its communication with other countries to deepen the reform.The English translation of Chinese Menus plays an important role in spreading traditional Chinese Culture. This article attempts to explain to the readers the situation,the requirements,and the methods of the translation of Chinese Menus into English.