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Research on the C-E Translation of the Culture-Loaded Words in Hainan Folktales

Author(s)

Hongrui Su*, Zi Li

Affiliation(s)

School of Foreign Languages, University of Sanya, Sanya, Hainan, China *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

Hainan folktales are precious folk cultural heritage in Hainan Province. Using culture translation theory as the theoretical framework, this paper studies the C-E translation strategies of material culture-loaded words, ecological culture-loaded words, social culture-loaded words, linguistic culture-loaded words in Hainan folktales. After the research, it is found that when translating these culture-loaded words into English, strategies such as literal translation, free translation, amplification, transliteration, and explanatory translation are frequently used. This research contributes to a better dissemination of Hainan culture and displaying the image of Hainan.

Keywords

Hainan Folktales; Culture Translation Theory; Culture-Loaded Words; C-E Translation; Culture Dissemination

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