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Analysis of English Translation Strategies for Diet Culture-Loaded Words in A Dream of Red Mansions

Author(s)

WU Shiru, CHEN Qing

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DOI:10.17265/1539-8080/2023.12.003

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University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

ABSTRACT

This paper primarily examines the disparities in the translation of Yang Xianyi and Hawkes regarding A Dream of Red Mansions, focusing on diet culture-loaded words within the framework of cultural translation theory. Chinese culture-loaded words encompass profound cultural heritage and exceptional traditional cultural attributes, which pose challenges for translators seeking to accurately convey the cultural nuances inherent in such terms. This paper delves into the features of diet culture-loaded vocabulary and illuminates how different translators interpret them based on their individual cultural backgrounds. It also references various translation methods and employs a case analysis approach. The findings of this research suggest that when translating diet culture-loaded words, translators should adeptly apprehend the cultural subtleties within both languages and judiciously select a translation method in accordance with the linguistic context, thereby facilitating a more effective dissemination of Chinese culinary culture.

KEYWORDS

diet culture-loaded words, English translation of A Dream of Red Mansions, Cultural translation theory

Cite this paper

US-China Foreign Language, December 2023, Vol. 21, No. 12, 482-488 doi:10.17265/1539-8080/2023.12.003

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