Study on German Translation Strategies of Chinese Characteristic Vocabulary

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515655

Author(s)

Chen Zhao

Affiliation(s)

Tianjin Foreign Studies University, Tianjin, China

Abstract

With the deepening of China's international exchanges, Chinese characteristic vocabulary, as a carrier of Chinese culture and national characteristics, plays an increasingly important role in cross-cultural communication. However, due to the differences in language systems, cultural connotations and ways of thinking between Chinese and German, the translation of Chinese characteristic vocabulary into German faces many challenges, and there is a lack of systematic and targeted translation strategies. This study aims to explore scientific and applicable German translation strategies for Chinese characteristic vocabulary. the research methods adopted include literature review, case analysis and comparative study. First, it combs the definition, classification and cultural connotation of Chinese characteristic vocabulary; then, it collects a large number of Chinese characteristic vocabulary and their existing German translation examples, and classifies and sorts out these examples; finally, it analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different translation methods through comparative study, and explores the influencing factors of translation strategy selection. the research results show that the translation of Chinese characteristic vocabulary into German should adhere to the principle of balancing cultural connotation transmission and target language acceptability, and different translation strategies such as literal translation, free translation, transliteration plus explanation, and borrowing can be adopted according to the types of vocabulary and specific communication scenarios. This study enriches the research on the translation of Chinese characteristic vocabulary into German, and provides practical reference for translators to carry out relevant translation work, which is of great significance for promoting the accurate dissemination of Chinese culture in German-speaking countries.

Keywords

Chinese Characteristic Vocabulary; German Translation; Translation Strategy; Cross-Cultural Communication; Cultural Connotation

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