Research on the English Translation of Folk Culture-loaded Words in The Wedding Party from the Perspective of Cultural Translation_Vol. 1 No. 3 (JHVE 2024)_Journal of Higher Vocational Education (ISSN: 3005-5784)

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Research on the English Translation of Folk Culture-loaded Words in The Wedding Party from the Perspective of Cultural Translation

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhve.202416323

Author(s)

Xiangyu Liu

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School of Foreign Languages, Henan University of Technology, Zhengzhou, Henan, China

Abstract

The Wedding Party is rich in culture-loaded words that are specific to old Beijing. These words carry unique cultural connotations that are deeply rooted in the traditions and beliefs of the Chinese people, In order to address this challenge, this paper aims to explore English translation strategies for culture-loaded words in The Wedding Party, specifically focusing on folk culture-loaded words at the material, social, belief, and linguistic levels. By examining examples from the text, we can gain a better understanding on how these words can be effectively translated while preserving their cultural connotations.

Keywords

Cultural Translation; Wedding Party; Folk Culture-loaded Words

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