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Open AccessPublished: 27 March 2025

Translation Methods for Culture-Loaded Words In The "Jiu Ge" of The Chu Ci

Hexin Sun, Chuanmao Tian

Classical Literature · 1–15 · 10.55121/cl.v3i1.549

This study investigates the translation strategies Arthur Waley employed for culture-loaded words in the "Jiu ge" (The Nine Songs) section of the Chu Ci, with Susan Bassnett’s cultural translation theory (centered on cultural functional equivalence and cultural symbol transfer) as the primary analytical framework, integrated wit

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Open AccessPublished: 9 August 2024

Translation Methods for Food Culture-specific Expressions in David Hawkes’ English Translation of the Chu ci

Qingling Shi, Chuanmao Tian

Classical Literature · 15-26 · 10.55121/cl.v2i1.153

The Chu ci, a significant legacy of ancient Chinese culture, showcases a diverse range of culinary vocabulary that mirrors the lifestyle of the ancient Chu people and reflects the deep-rooted Jingchu culture of China. This paper focuses on analyzing the translation methods of food-related vocabulary in the Chu ci, with a specifi

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Open AccessPublished: 9 August 2024

A Study on Translation Methods and Strategies in the English Translation of the Li Sao by Yang Xianyi and Gladys Yang

Weiwei Yang

Classical Literature · 1-5 · 10.55121/cl.v2i1.108

The poem Li Sao in Chu Ci first created the form of the unique genre “Sao Ti” in Chinese literature, displaying a positive romantic spirit. It has been included in textbooks multiple times and has had a significant impact on the development of Chinese literature. After the Han Dynasty, later literati always highly respected Qu Y

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Open AccessPublished: 9 August 2024

On Cultural Connotations of Animal- and Plant-related Words in Li Sao and Translation Methods

Jiayi Liu, Chuanmao Tian

Classical Literature · 30-40 · 10.55121/cl.v1i1.86

Chu Ci is one of the sources of Chinese literature and the treasure of human civilization. It breaks through the traditional forms of poetry and embodies the language dynamics of Chinese poetry, with a profound impact on the literary creations of later generations. With China vigorously advocating the “going out” of Chinese cult

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Open AccessPublished: 9 August 2024

The Art of Translation: Methods to Deal with the Cultural Connotations of Monster Names in the Xiyouji

Wa Yang

Classical Literature · 18-23 · 10.55121/cl.v1i1.95

Xiyouji, one of the four famous works in China and the first romantic long mythological novel by Wu Chengen, contains a large number of monster names that embody numerous Chinese cultures like Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Therefore, it is impossible to avoid dealing with these cultural factors when translating these monste

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