The English Translation of Chinese Idioms
Abstract
Idioms are the crystallization of the wisdom of mankind, gemstones in literature and art, galaxy of philosophic life. In a certain sense, they can be seen as a small encyclopedia of a nation’s moral, experience and knowledge. Skilled and proper use of idioms can strengthen the effect of expression. To master the English translation of Chinese idioms in the course of English learning and translation practicing will help us improve the ability of language expression.
This thesis is based on the relevant Chinese and English theory of idioms, and then combines the associated researches in the translation of idioms, and also the research steps and methods, to summarize a comprehensive definition of idioms and their basic characteristics. This thesis sum up the similarities and differences between Chinese and English idioms in comparison, then provide the translation methods of Chinese idioms and give some tips that should pay attention to in the translation process of Chinese idioms. This thesis aims to draw people’s attention and their interests in learning of this language gemstone, which can help to improve the understanding and using of idioms. In the practice to improve our ability of idioms translation and language expression, so as to spread our splendid Chinese culture.
Key Words: Chinese idioms; English translation; idiomaticity; comparison;
translation methods
摘 要
習語是人類智慧的結晶,文學藝術中的寶石、生活哲理的薈萃。在某種意義上說,它又是1個民族在道德、經驗和知識方面的小百科全書。恰當地使用習語會增強語言表達的效果，同時也會顯示出1個人對語言的掌握程度。在英語學習中掌握漢語習語的英譯會有助於我們語言表達能力的提高。
本文以前人提出的有關英漢習語理論為基礎，結合相關學者在研究習語翻譯的理論依據、以及研究步驟和研究方法，綜合出了習語的定義與習語的基本特徵。通過對比，總結出漢英習語的異同點。在前人提出的`相關翻譯方法的基礎上分析綜合出自己的方法，並總結出在漢語習語的英譯過程中應該注意的問題。本文旨在通過對漢英習語翻譯的探討引起大家對這1語言瑰寶的注意和學習,在語言文化方面的理解和運用上得到進1步的提高.不斷提高我們習語漢譯英水平，以更好地傳播中國文化。
關鍵詞：漢語習語、英譯、習語特徵、比較、翻譯方法
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