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The Translation Strategies of Chinese Reduplicated Words From a Skopos Theory Perspective

Author(s)

HUA Yicheng

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DOI:10.17265/1539-8072/2023.04.005

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University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai, China

ABSTRACT

This paper explores the translation strategies for Chinese reduplication to English from the perspective of Skopos theory. Drawing on previous research on the semantic functions of reduplication, the paper analyzes the three main types of semantic changes in Chinese reduplicated words: intensification of meaning, moderation of meaning, and addition of meaning. The paper then proposes different translation strategies for Chinese reduplication, including same-word repetition, near-synonym repetition, “have a try” form, “noun(pl.) + of” form, and “all”, “each”, and “every” pattern. Finally, the paper emphasizes the importance of understanding the intended communicative function of the reduplicated words and the need for flexible handling in order to achieve a natural translation with better readability.

KEYWORDS

reduplicated words, Skopos theory, C-E translation

Cite this paper

Sino-US English Teaching, April 2023, Vol. 20, No. 4, 151-157 doi:10.17265/1539-8072/2023.04.005

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