How Self-translator Makes Full Use of the Target Language Resources:A Case Study of Lin Yutang’s Self-translation

WU Min

Jun. 2021

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WU Min. How Self-translator Makes Full Use of the Target Language Resources:A Case Study of Lin Yutang’s Self-translation[J]. Journal of University of Science and Technology Beijing ( Social Sciences Edition), 2018, 34(5): 7-13.

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WU Min. How Self-translator Makes Full Use of the Target Language Resources:A Case Study of Lin Yutang’s Self-translation[J]. Journal of University of Science and Technology Beijing ( Social Sciences Edition), 2018, 34(5): 7-13.

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How Self-translator Makes Full Use of the Target Language Resources:A Case Study of Lin Yutang’s Self-translation

WU Min

School of Foreign Studies, Guangdong University of Finance & Economics, Guangzhou 510320, China

Received Date: 2018-06-25
Available Online: 2021-06-01

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Views differ on whether a translator should make full use of the good expressions in the target language. Taking Lin Yutang’s self-translation between Chinese and English as examples, this paper contrasts the respective advantages of the Chinese and English languages from four angles: abstract vs. concrete, precise vs. concise, compact vs. rhythmatic, simplex vs. adorned. The respective advantages of the two languages lie in their rich linguistic resources. In conclusion, the paper advocates promoting the quality of translation and creation, enabling the healthy development of language and literature, as well as deepening the communication between different literatures and cultures by taking full advantage of the target language resources.
- making full use of the good expressions in the target language,
- self-translation,
- other-translation,
- loyalty

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