闽南童谣文本特征与目的论视角下的翻译原则——以《天乌乌》为例

Translation Guidelinesof the Chinese Minnan Nursery Rhymes from the Perspective of Skopos Theory——Using 'The Cloudy Day' as an Example

闽南语系具有浓厚的乡土文化特色,成为传统文化的分支。童谣作为儿童较早接触的文学形式之一,往往保留了方言与地方文化特色。基于闽南童谣独特的文本特征,在英译时可能需要不同的翻译考量,而文献中对闽南童谣翻译的研究,尚未提供较完整的答案。透过分析闽南童谣的文本特征与翻译目的论,整理出闽南童谣翻译的五项参考原则,并运用这些原则以实例进行翻译,以验证发现的实用性与有效性。希望经由提高翻译质量,让更多读者了解闽南童谣之美。

The Minnan dialect possesses distinct cultural features, and has been a valuable branch of the Chinese traditional culture. As a form of literature coming into children＇s earliest lives, nursery rhymes carry significant characteristics of dialects and regional cultures. Although the unique textual features may requirediverse considerations and preferences in translation, however, currently fewer studies have proposed specific principles for translating Minnan nursery rhymes. The authors are, therefore, motivated to explore this issue by investigating the textual features and corresponding translation guidelines based on the Skopos Theory. The finding of this study includes five guidelines in translation, with the aim at disseminating the beauty of Minnan nursery rhymes.