The renowned masterpiece“Li Sao”by Qu Yuan contains numerous plant images for“expressing emotions and aspirations.”Exploring methods of translating plant imagery has greatly assisted in disseminating Chinese class...The renowned masterpiece“Li Sao”by Qu Yuan contains numerous plant images for“expressing emotions and aspirations.”Exploring methods of translating plant imagery has greatly assisted in disseminating Chinese classical culture and facilitating cross-cultural communication.This study conducts a comparative analysis of three translations of“Li Sao”by Xu Yuanchong,Yang Xianyi,and Hawkes,aiming to understand the different approaches to translating plant imagery and explore variations in translation effectiveness.Through data collection,comparative analysis,and case studies,this research reveals that Xu Yuanchong emphasizes free translation,Yang Xianyi tends towards literal translation,and Hawkes adopts a combination of literal,free,and phonetic translation methods.展开更多
基金the Innovative Training Program for College Students by Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics,which Number is:2023CX012017.
文摘The renowned masterpiece“Li Sao”by Qu Yuan contains numerous plant images for“expressing emotions and aspirations.”Exploring methods of translating plant imagery has greatly assisted in disseminating Chinese classical culture and facilitating cross-cultural communication.This study conducts a comparative analysis of three translations of“Li Sao”by Xu Yuanchong,Yang Xianyi,and Hawkes,aiming to understand the different approaches to translating plant imagery and explore variations in translation effectiveness.Through data collection,comparative analysis,and case studies,this research reveals that Xu Yuanchong emphasizes free translation,Yang Xianyi tends towards literal translation,and Hawkes adopts a combination of literal,free,and phonetic translation methods.
