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WANG Han-qing, ZHAO Meng-yuan
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2025.04.009
College of Foreign Languages, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
This study investigates translation strategies for Chinese cultural terms in academic texts through a case study of Chapter 7 from “Jade Myth Belief and Chinese Spirit”. Using a qualitative research approach based on cultural context framework and cognitive model, the study analyzes translation challenges and solutions in rendering cultural terms related to jade mythology and archaeological concepts. The research identifies three primary translation strategies: transliteration with annotation, domestication with explanation, and cognitive-based translation. The findings reveal that effective translation requires a balanced approach between maintaining academic precision and preserving cultural authenticity. The study demonstrates that successful translation of cultural terms in academic contexts demands a sophisticated understanding of both source and target cultural contexts, along with careful consideration of the academic audience’s needs. This research contributes to the field by providing practical insights for translators working with Chinese cultural texts in academic settings and proposing an approach to handling complex cultural terminology.
cultural terms, translation strategies, academic texts, Chinese culture, jade mythology
Journal of Literature and Art Studies, April 2025, Vol. 15, No. 4, 324-328
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