Approaches to Cultural Factors in German-Chinese Translation: A Theoretical and Practical Exploration

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515224

Author(s)

Yi Qu

Affiliation(s)

School of European Studies, Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Tianjin, China

Abstract

Under the background of globalisation, cross-cultural exchanges are becoming more and more frequent, and German-Chinese translation, as an important bridge between Chinese and German cultural exchanges, is facing many challenges. Cultural factors occupy a central position in the translation process, and the way they are handled directly affects the translation effect and the quality of cultural communication. This paper discusses the classification of cultural factors in German-Chinese translation, their treatment strategies and their theoretical basis, aiming to provide reference for the teaching and practice of German media translation, to improve the quality of translation, and to promote Sino-German cultural exchanges.

Keywords

German-Chinese Translation; Cultural Factors; Translation Strategies; Intercultural Communication; Cultural Proprietary Items

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