ON TRANSLATING CI PAI OF SONG CI

Authors

  • Liu Miaomiao School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, Hubei Province, 434023, P. R. China
  • Wang Feng School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, Hubei Province, 434023, P. R. China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejals.v5i1.358

Keywords:

Song Ci, Ci Pai, English translation methods

Abstract

Song Ci is a popular Chinese literary genre in the Song Dynasty, which marks the highest literary achievement of the Song Dynasty. Ci Pai is the name of the tune of Ci. Only a few sources of Ci Pai can be verified, so it becomes very difficult to translate them into English. But as an important part of Ci, it is particularly important. This paper tries to select as many Ci Pai names as possible, analyze and compare their English translation methods, so as to promote the standardization of Ci terms. This will not only facilitate the exchange between Chinese and Western cultures, but also promote the dissemination and promotion of excellent Chinese traditional culture abroad.

Author Biographies

  • Liu Miaomiao, School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, Hubei Province, 434023, P. R. China

    Liu Miaomiao is a postgraduate of QX211 in the School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, P. R. of China.

  • Wang Feng, School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, Hubei Province, 434023, P. R. China

    Wang Feng (corresponding author) is a Full Professor in the School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, P. R. of China. His research interests include translation studies, intercultural communication, and interpreting studies.

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Published

2022-08-22

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022)

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