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On Translation of Chinese-Specific Expressions in Publicity Translation in the Light of Skopostheorie- A Case Study on Xi Jinping: The Governance of China IV

Jiahao Tan
Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 95-99, 2024 DOI: 10.54691/9ta0a234 February 29, 2024
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Abstract.Translation of Chinese-specific expressions is among the toughest parts for international communication, since the language has shaped profound expressions that are unique to the nation only. Xi Jinping: the Governance of China, as a compilation on China’s international publicity, is an authoritative work with Chinese characteristics that demonstrates the country’s latest developments. This paper, taking Xi Jinping: the Governance of China Ⅳ as an example, explores the strategies and methods in translating Chinese-specific expressions at lexical and syntactical levels in the light of Skopostheorie, thereby providing a reference to the future study of international publicity translation.
Keywords. Skopostheorie, International publicity translation, Chinese-specific expressions.
APA Citation Jiahao Tan (2024). On Translation of Chinese-Specific Expressions in Publicity Translation in the Light of Skopostheorie- A Case Study on Xi Jinping: The Governance of China IV. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(2), 95-99. https://doi.org/10.54691/9ta0a234

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