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术语学视角下《红楼梦》书名英译研究《红楼梦》是中国文学史上的经典之作，被誉为“中国古代小说的巅峰之作”。
但在翻译过程中，如何准确地传达原著的意思成为一种挑战。
在本文中，我们将从术语学的角度出发，分析《红楼梦》的书名英译。
一、“红楼梦”一词的含义“红楼梦”一词是由“红楼”和“梦”两个词组成。
“红楼”指的是小说中的贾府，而“梦”则是意味着一个虚幻的世界，也暗示了小说中所描述的人物和情境是虚构的。
二、以“Dream of the Red Chamber”为例分析“Dream of the Red Chamber”是《红楼梦》的常见英译名。
从术语学的角度来看，这个译名相对准确的传达了原著的意思。
总之，“Dream of the Red Chamber”的译名成功地传达了中文原意，同时翻译者在译名的选择上也充分考虑了使用语境和文化因素。
三、以其他英译名为例分析除了“Dream of the Red Chamber”之外，还有其他数个常见的英译名。
接下来我们将以“Story of the Stone”和“A Dream of Red Mansions”为例进行分析。
“Story of the Stone”直接将“石头记”的意思传达出来。
石头在小说中代表的是作为神奇物品的元素。
作为小说中主要的角色之一，石头的象征意义非常重要。
但这个译名并没有体现出小说中的人物和情境，可能会导致读者的认识上的偏差。
“A Dream of Red Mansions”与“Dream of the Red Chamber”相比，更加传达了中国文化中的象征意义。
但是，这个译名却忽略了“红楼”的意义，因此有一定的失真。
与此同时，这个译名同时也把“梦”换成了“mansions”，结果转移了中文原文中“梦”所代表的精神层面。
总结来看，从术语学的角度出发，不同的英译名传达了小说中不同的意义和文化背景信息。
而“Dream of the Red Chamber”则承载了最接近中文原意的传达方式。
从译介学角度看《红楼梦》的习语英译《红楼梦》是中国古典文学的经典之作，通过对贾府和史氏两大家族的故事展开了丰富深刻的描绘。
由于作品的深厚内涵和独特风格，将其习语（idioms）从中文翻译成英文是一个具有挑战性的任务。
从翻译学的角度看，《红楼梦》习语的英译需要在尊重原著的考虑目标文化和读者群体的特点，以使得英文读者能够领会到原著的美妙之处。
习语的英译需要准确传达原著的意义。
《红楼梦》中的习语是作者对人物形象、情节以及社会风俗的生动描绘，反映了中国古代文化和社会观念。
在英译时，要注意确保习语的准确性和完整性，以使英文读者能够正确理解和领会原著的内涵。
习语的英译需要考虑目标文化的特点。
英文读者对中国文化和历史了解的程度有限，在翻译习语时，需要适当调整表达方式，使其更加贴近英文读者的文化背景和思维方式。
将一些中国特色的习语转化为英语的常用习语或者类似的表达方式，可以增加英文读者的理解和接受度。
习语的英译还应该注重语言的美感。
《红楼梦》以其精湛的描写和优美的语言风格而闻名，而习语作为其中的瑰宝，有着独特的韵味和情感寓意。
在英译时，需要注重保留习语的诗意和美感，使译文能够传达出原著的艺术魅力。
习语的英译还应该考虑读者的接受度和理解难度。
《红楼梦》习语的英译不仅要在意义上与原著保持一致，还要考虑读者的理解难度。
有些习语结构复杂，含义深奥，需要考虑是否使用更加简洁明了的表达方式，使得英文读者在不失去原著味道的前提下，能够更容易地理解和接受。
从译介学的角度看，《红楼梦》习语的英译需要在准确传达原著意义的注重目标文化的特点，保持语言的美感，考虑读者的接受度和理解难度。
只有在这些方面做好平衡和权衡，才能使得英译习语能够传达出原著的魅力和深刻内涵。
《红楼梦》两个英译本的可接受性调查-古代文学论文-文学论文——文章均为WORD文档，下载后可直接编辑使用亦可打印——1.引言《红楼梦》是我国历伟大的文学着作之一,博大精深,享誉中外。
《红楼梦》及其译本长期以来都是学术界关注的焦点之一。
对《红楼梦》的文本本身及其相关话题的研究形成了持久不衰的红学,《红楼梦》翻译学是红学的重要组成部分。
没有《红楼梦》的翻译的译学研究将是空洞无力的(冯全功,2011:136)。
《红楼梦》已被译成了各种语言,其中英语的全译本和节译本有九个版本(1i,2011:154)。
英国汉学家霍克斯(DavidHawkes)和他学生兼女婿的阂福德(JohnMinford)合作译的Th。
storyofth。
ston。
以及杨宪益和他的英国籍夫人戴乃迭(G1adySYang)共译的ADreamofRod、影响力最大,受到海内外翻译领域的专家和汉学家红学家的广泛关注。
目前国内对两个译本研究的焦点是诗词、文化内容、修辞格、习语、成语、俗语、谚语以及书评等。
研究的方法多是采用定性对比分析。
但是,冯全功指出,采取例证研究的作者各取所需,研究结果不一定可靠,特别是译者的翻译策略如归化异化和翻译家的风格等(冯全功,2011:143)。
多年的研究得出一种共识:杨宪益夫妇的译文忠实于原文多采用异化手法直译,而霍克斯多采用归化手法意译。
国内关于他们的归化异化风格的文章很多褒贬不一(海芳,2003;左脸,2009;李海琪,2008)。
国外的学者也有过相似的评论。
如美国学者葛锐指出:1973年霍克思和阂福德翻译的《红楼梦》五卷本的第一册出版,该译本出版后备受学界关注,其最后一卷于1986年完成,此合译本为西方人最常用的英译本。
杨氏夫妇全译本多采用直译的方法,且其译本中的人名多为音译。
霍氏与阂氏则试图在译文中弥合该小说一直以来存在的几个人物和时间的前后不一问题,并对多数人名采取了意译的处理方法(葛锐,2007:184)。
On the Translator＇s Individuality： Exemplified by
D. Hawkes＇ Translation of Hong Lou Meng
作者： 冯全功
作者机构： 浙江大学外国语言文化与国际交流学院,杭州310058
出版物刊名： 上海理工大学学报：社会科学版
页码： 21-27页
年卷期： 2016年 第1期
主题词： 翻译个性 创作个性 霍译《红楼梦》 经典化
摘要：创作个性是文论中的重要论题，受之启发，提出翻译个性的概念，指译者基于自己对翻译活动的独特认识与体验而形成的独特的审美心理结构。
文学翻译是一种再创造活动，这就
决定了译者翻译个性不同程度的存在。
由于译者与作者的个性差异，译作偏离原作的现象普遍
存在，创造性偏离越明显，译文往往越有审美性与艺术性，译者的翻译个性也就越鲜明，如霍
译《红楼梦》体例的更新与变异、整合补偿的广泛运用等。
翻译个性有利于推进译作与译者本
人的经典化进程，为翻译研究提供了一个新的论题。
解析《红楼梦》的英文版：探讨其主要内容Title: An Analytical Study of the English Translation of "Dream of the Red Chamber": Unpacking its Key ThemesIntroduction:The "Dream of the Red Chamber" (also known as "Journey to the West") is a monumental novel by Cao Xueqin, an influential Chinese author from the Qing Dynasty. Despite its immense cultural significance, it has not escaped the challenge of being translated into various languages, including English. This essay aims to delve into the English version, examining its content and the nuances lost or gained in translation.1. Overview of the Original Work:In the Chinese original, "Dream of the Red Chamber" is a rich tapestry of family drama, social hierarchy, and intricate relationships set against the backdrop of the declining Qing dynasty. It revolves around the贾家 (Jia family) and their opulent lifestyle, focusing on the lives of the young women, particularly the tragic fate of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu.2. Content Adaptation:The English version, typically titled "The Story of the Stone" or "The Red Chamber Dream," retains the core themes but must condense and adapt the extensive Chinese text. It covers the love triangle between Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and薛宝钗 (Xue Baochai), as well as the decline of the Jia family's fortunes. The translator must balance preserving the emotional depth with the constraints of the English language and cultural context.3. Character Representation:Characters like Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu, known for their poetic sensibilities and deep emotions, present a challenge to translators. The English version often captures the essence of these characters' inner turmoil but may struggle to fully convey their poetic subtleties and cultural references.4. Cultural Context:The novel delves deeply into Chinese traditions, customs, and societal norms, which can be difficult to translate directly. The English edition may need to provide explanations or cultural footnotes to bridge this gap for Western readers, potentially diluting the authenticity of the original experience.5. Style and Tone:Cao Xueqin's writing style, characterized by its lyrical prose and subtle symbolism, may be lost in translation. The English version must strike a balance between maintaining the poetic quality and readability for a Western audience.6. Reception and Interpretation:English readers' reception of the novel may differ from the Chinese, influenced by their cultural background and literary expectations. Some may appreciate the universal themes of love, loss, and societal decay, while others might find aspects of the story unfamiliar or challenging.Conclusion:While translating "Dream of the Red Chamber" into English presents numerous challenges, accomplished translators strive to maintain the novel's essence and resonate with a global audience. The English version serves as a gateway for non-Chinese readers to explore the intricacies of Chinese literature and culture, albeit with some inevitable differences. By analyzing these adaptations, we gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities involved in rendering a masterpiece across linguistic boundaries.中文回答：《红楼梦》的英文版解析：探讨其主要内容与翻译中的挑战《红楼梦》是中国清代曹雪芹的杰作，这部小说在英语世界中也有译本，如《石头记》或《红楼梦》。
术语学视角下《红楼梦》书名英译研究《红楼梦》是中国古典文学的代表作之一，被誉为中国古典小说的巅峰之作。
它以其丰富的文化内涵和辉煌的艺术成就，吸引着世界各地读者的兴趣和追捧。
《红楼梦》的英文译名一直备受争议，因为不同的翻译方式可能会带来不同的理解和解读。
本文以术语学的视角出发，从语言学和文化学的角度，探讨《红楼梦》的书名英译，并对该译名进行研究。
术语学是语言学的分支学科之一，主要研究专业术语的来源、构成及翻译等问题。
在研究《红楼梦》的书名英译时，我们可以从术语学的角度出发，探讨翻译过程中的一些问题和特点。
我们需要了解《红楼梦》的原书名是什么，以及在不同历史时期的英文译名有哪些。
《红楼梦》最早是由曹雪芹著作，当时的书名是《石头记》。
后来被改编后更名为《红楼梦》。
在不同历史时期，对《红楼梦》的英文译名也有不同的表达方式，比如"Dream of the Red Chamber"、"The Story of the Stone"、"The Dream of Red Mansions"等等。
这些译名在不同的国家和地区都有不同的使用情况，反映出了《红楼梦》在全球范围内的影响力和地位。
我们需要考察不同的英文译名对《红楼梦》的表达效果和传达能力。
在不同的英文译名中，"Dream of the Red Chamber"、"The Story of the Stone"、"The Dream of Red Mansions"等等，每个译名都有着自己独特的特点和表达方式。
比如"Dream of the Red Chamber"着重强调了梦的象征意义，强调了作者的幻想与理想；"The Story of the Stone"则更加贴近原书名的意境，着重强调了书中石头的寓意和象征；"The Dream of Red Mansions"则更注重了红楼的寓意和象征，使得整个书名更具有中国传统文化的独特魅力。
目的论视角下的文学翻译策略研究——以《红楼梦》两个英文译本为例IntroductionThe purpose of this research is to study the literary translation strategies from a purpose-oriented perspective using two English translations of the Chinese classic novel “Dream of the Red Chamber” as examples. For centuries, “Dream of the Red Chamber” has been widely read and interpreted, raising numerous issues in terms of its cultural context, social atmosphere, and so on. This work seeks to identify and analyze the strategies used by translators in their rendering of the original text into English. By examining both versions in detail, the researcher hopes to gain insight into the success or failure of each approach and its overall effect on the reader.Background“Dream of the Red Chamber” is one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature, written in the 18th century by Cao Xueqin. It follows the story of a family over several generations, focusing on the status, politics, and romance that ensue. As one of the most influential works of Chinese literature, the novel has a long history of translation into other languages, including English. The earliest English translation was done by William Trubner in 1847, followed by a version completed by Gladys Yang in 1977. However, these versions have had mixed reactions from readers and scholars alike, and there has yet to be an English translation that captures the beauty of the original text.Purpose-Oriented Literary Translation StrategiesWhen it comes to literary translation, making decisions based on the original purpose of the work is essential for achieving an accurate rendering of the source text. Therefore, when examining the two English translations used in this research, the researcher will focus on the aspects of the translations relative to their original intention. These include how well the translator addressed the cultural, historical, and social contexts; how faithful the translation was to the original style, content, and theme; and how successful the translator was in conveying the intended message in a way that resonates with readers.Analysis of Trubner’s VersionWilliam Trubner’s English translation of “Dream of the Red Chamber” was published in 1847. As one of the earliest English translations of this Chinese classic, Trubner’s version was not without its flaws. While he made a valiant effort to capture the original intent of the novel, his translation falls short in many areas. First, Trubner did not take into consideration the cultural contextof the novel in its entirety, leading to misunderstandings and mistranslations of certain words and phrases. Additionally, he did not remain faithful to the original style, which is highly poetic and lyrical, often opting for a more literal interpretation of the text that does not accurately represent the nuances of the original. Finally, Trubner often fails to convey the underlying themes of the novel, leaving readers with a less than satisfactory understanding of the story.Analysis of Yang’s VersionGladys Yang’s English translation of “Dream of the Red Chamber” was published in 1977. Compared to Trubner’s version, Yang’s translation is more successful in capturing the essence of the novel and staying true to its original intent. Yang takes the cultural context into account, using the information she has gathered on the history, political climate, and social structure of the time to provide a more accurate depiction of the characters and their relationships with one another. Additionally, she succeeds in conveying the poetic beauty of the original text, while also remaining faithful to the narrative and staying true to the novel’s core themes. As a result, readers can enjoy a dynamic experience with the text that offers a deeper appreciation of the original work.ConclusionThis research has examined two English translations of “Dr eam of the Red Chamber” from a purpose-oriented perspective. Through an analysis of the two versions, the researcher was able to identify the differences in the strategies employed by the translators, aswell as the successes and failures of each approach. The findings indicate that when examining literary translations, it is important to keep the original purpose of the work in mind in order to create an accurate rendering that captures the intent of the source text.。
