The definition of translation from a dictionary is that a rendering from one language into another, but that seems to be too general and simple. To be more specific, we can say that translation is a science and an art...The definition of translation from a dictionary is that a rendering from one language into another, but that seems to be too general and simple. To be more specific, we can say that translation is a science and an art. When we know about the nature of the translation generally, we can be a little bit easier to understand the principles of translation. To be frank, we could say that the principles of translation and the criteria of translation are namely the two aspects of the same theory. The former emphasizes on the translator him or herself; whereas the latter focuses on the reader, who could use the so-called criteria to get the evaluation of the translation.Yanfu had posed that the criteria of translation function as a scale plate for measuring the professional level of translation and it has a double function for all the translators to strive after. Therefore, the formulation of normal and definite criteria of translation has a crucial bearing on its quality and tasty. Here, I'd like to discuss about the principles of translation from Yan Fu,the three characters, faithfulness, expressiveness and elegance.展开更多
By analyzing the translation standard by Yan Fu from the perspective of time, and personal ideologies backgrounds,this paper aims to give a better understanding of the translation standard raised by Yan Fu, thus makin...By analyzing the translation standard by Yan Fu from the perspective of time, and personal ideologies backgrounds,this paper aims to give a better understanding of the translation standard raised by Yan Fu, thus making the translation standard more practically significant in translation activities.展开更多
The great Chinese poet Du Fu＇s poetry in the Dang Dynasty has important significance in the development of the world culture. Confucianism is the main theme of his poetry, which penetrates connotation of benevolence,...The great Chinese poet Du Fu＇s poetry in the Dang Dynasty has important significance in the development of the world culture. Confucianism is the main theme of his poetry, which penetrates connotation of benevolence, love of all life and self-cultivation. The famous poet Sun Dayu strived to highlight ideological content and the essence of Confucianism in Du Fu＇s poetry through translation. On the basis of deep understanding of the source text and careful choice of words, Sun Dayu mainly used literal translation, free translation and explanation in order to make the target readers know the spirit of Confucianism. His translation activities showed solicitude for national destiny and historical responsibility.展开更多
文摘The definition of translation from a dictionary is that a rendering from one language into another, but that seems to be too general and simple. To be more specific, we can say that translation is a science and an art. When we know about the nature of the translation generally, we can be a little bit easier to understand the principles of translation. To be frank, we could say that the principles of translation and the criteria of translation are namely the two aspects of the same theory. The former emphasizes on the translator him or herself; whereas the latter focuses on the reader, who could use the so-called criteria to get the evaluation of the translation.Yanfu had posed that the criteria of translation function as a scale plate for measuring the professional level of translation and it has a double function for all the translators to strive after. Therefore, the formulation of normal and definite criteria of translation has a crucial bearing on its quality and tasty. Here, I'd like to discuss about the principles of translation from Yan Fu,the three characters, faithfulness, expressiveness and elegance.
文摘By analyzing the translation standard by Yan Fu from the perspective of time, and personal ideologies backgrounds,this paper aims to give a better understanding of the translation standard raised by Yan Fu, thus making the translation standard more practically significant in translation activities.
文摘The great Chinese poet Du Fu＇s poetry in the Dang Dynasty has important significance in the development of the world culture. Confucianism is the main theme of his poetry, which penetrates connotation of benevolence, love of all life and self-cultivation. The famous poet Sun Dayu strived to highlight ideological content and the essence of Confucianism in Du Fu＇s poetry through translation. On the basis of deep understanding of the source text and careful choice of words, Sun Dayu mainly used literal translation, free translation and explanation in order to make the target readers know the spirit of Confucianism. His translation activities showed solicitude for national destiny and historical responsibility.
