The Application of Domestication and Foreignization in English-Chinese Translations of Children's Literature: A Case Study of the Secret Garden

doi:10.23977/langl.2023.061520

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“…This loss can diminish the literary value and uniqueness of the translation. In the realm of satirical literature, domestication of metaphors may also lead to a diminished representation of the original text's humor and critical stance, thereby weakening its satirical impact (Yin, 2023).…”

Section: Foreignization Translation Strategiesmentioning

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Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: A foreignization approach

Tian,

Wong,

Bin Abdullah

2024

Forum Linguist. Stud.

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The paper delves into the complexities of translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature, emphasizing the cultural and linguistic nuances involved. It highlights the importance of metaphors in expressing satire and the challenges posed by cultural differences between Chinese and English. The paper advocates for a foreignization translation approach to preserve the original’s cultural essence and satirical tone, balancing it with explanations to aid understanding in the target language. This method ensures the retention of literary value while facilitating cross-cultural dialogue and appreciation of the source culture’s literary aesthetics.

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Section: Foreignization Translation Strategiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: A foreignization approach

Tian,

Wong,

Bin Abdullah

2024

Forum Linguist. Stud.

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The Use of Domestication and Foreignization in the Translation of Edward Said’s Orientalism: An Analytical Study

Abdulaziz Alassaf

2024

AWEJ‑tls

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This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of the strategies used in translating the lexical items of Edward Said’s Orientalism. The present study is important because it focuses on the importance of choosing the best strategy in translation and because of the significance of the book selected as a case study in this paper. This study attempts to answer two questions: First, what are the strategies used by Mohamed Asfour in translating Edward Said’s Orientalism? Second, which translation strategy is considered the most effective based on analyzing the translation of some lexical items? The analytical part of this study showed that Mohamed Asfour used both foreignization and domestication in his translation. The study highlighted the importance of choosing the proper strategy for translation, which depends on several factors, including the purpose of translation, the nature of the source text, and the target readers. The result of the data analysis revealed that the domestication approach of translation provided a communicative and fluent translation. On the other hand, the foreignization approach of translation constituted an obstacle that would prevent the target readers from understanding the intended meaning of the original text. Finally, the study recommended doing more analytical studies as they can effectively contribute to reducing translation errors.

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The Application of Domestication and Foreignization in English-Chinese Translations of Children's Literature: A Case Study of the Secret Garden

Cited by 2 publications

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Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: A foreignization approach

Translating metaphors in Chinese satirical literature: A foreignization approach

The Use of Domestication and Foreignization in the Translation of Edward Said’s Orientalism: An Analytical Study

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