Common Problems and Solutions for Beginners in Translation Froma Psychological Perspective

With the continuous development of the translation market, more and more students are investing in the study of translation majors. However, for the education of translation majors, Chinese translation educators pay more attention to the imparting of translation theory knowledge and the cultivation of students’ translation abilities. There is still room for further improvement in solving common psychological problems and cultivating the psychological qualities of translation beginners. Therefore, this article starts from the common psychological problems of translation beginners, analyzes their causes, and proposes relative solutions to help improve the level of translation psychological education in China.

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