Translation Report: An Analysis on the Chinese-English Translation of Porcelain Culture Texts of Selected Excerpts from The Civilizations in China

Authors

  • Jingqi Hong

    School of Foreign Studies, Guangxi Minzu University, Nanning 530006, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i1.7231
Received: 6 September 2024 | Revised: 29 November 2024 | Accepted: 3 December 2024 | Published Online: 17 December 2024

Abstract

This report focuses on the translation of the chapters on the “Preface, Chapter One: Bluish White China and Chapter Three: The Blue and White China" from the book “The Civilizations in China" exploring in-depth the translation strategies of porcelain culture in Jingdezhen, China. With its distinct characteristics and profound connotations, porcelain culture occupies an essential position in the treasure trove of Chinese culture. This report aims to present this unique cultural heritage to the international academic community through precise translation, facilitating cultural exchanges and mutual learning between China and the West. During the translation process, this report fully considers the particularities of cultural popular science texts and the cognitive backgrounds and reading expectations of international readers. This approach aims to make the translation more aligned with the language and cultural habits of the target audience. This report not only delves into the challenges and difficulties encountered in translating domestic ethnic cultural texts but also proposes a series of innovative and practical translation solutions. These strategies and methods are designed to convey the cultural essence of the original text to the fullest extent, promoting deep cultural exchanges and integration between China and the West. Through this translation practice, the report aspires to provide valuable academic references for the translation of domestic porcelain cultural texts and contribute academic strength to promoting porcelain culture of Jingdezhen in Chian worldwide.

Keywords:

Jingdezhen; China; Porcelain Culture; Translation Practice

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Hong, J. (2025). Translation Report: An Analysis on the Chinese-English Translation of Porcelain Culture Texts of Selected Excerpts from The Civilizations in China. Forum for Linguistic Studies, 7(1), 85–97. https://doi.org/10.30564/fls.v7i1.7231

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