Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach
The paper delves into the complexities of translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic nuances involved. It highlights the importance of metaphors in expressing satire and the challenges posed by cultural differences between Chinese and English. The...
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| author | Tian, Dandan Redzuan bin Abdullah, Muhammad Alif Wong, Ling Yann |
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| description | The paper delves into the complexities of translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic nuances involved. It highlights the importance of metaphors in expressing satire and the challenges posed by cultural differences between Chinese and English. The paper advocates for a foreignization translation approach to preserve the original’s cultural essence and satirical tone, balancing it with explanations to aid understanding in the target language. This method ensures the retention of literary value while facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and appreciation of the source culture’s literary aesthetics. |
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| spelling | upm.eprints-1134352024-11-25T04:24:57Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113435/ Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach Tian, Dandan Redzuan bin Abdullah, Muhammad Alif Wong, Ling Yann The paper delves into the complexities of translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic nuances involved. It highlights the importance of metaphors in expressing satire and the challenges posed by cultural differences between Chinese and English. The paper advocates for a foreignization translation approach to preserve the original’s cultural essence and satirical tone, balancing it with explanations to aid understanding in the target language. This method ensures the retention of literary value while facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and appreciation of the source culture’s literary aesthetics. Bilingual Publishing Group 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113435/1/113435.pdf Tian, Dandan and Redzuan bin Abdullah, Muhammad Alif and Wong, Ling Yann (2024) Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 6 (2). art. no. 1187. pp. 1-11. ISSN 2705-0610; eISSN: 2705-0602 https://journals.bilpubgroup.com/index.php/fls/article/view/6596 10.59400/fls.v6i2.1187 |
| spellingShingle | Tian, Dandan Redzuan bin Abdullah, Muhammad Alif Wong, Ling Yann Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach |
| title | Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach |
| title_full | Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach |
| title_fullStr | Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach |
| title_short | Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: a foreignization approach |
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| url | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113435/1/113435.pdf |
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