英文论文浅析汉语叠词的英译
关键词：汉语叠词；功能对等；翻译策略
Abstract The Chinese reduplicated words, as a common but particular linguistic phenomenon, are widely and constantly used in various literature works and people’s daily life. The thesis will explain the formation and function of the reduplicated words as well as the significance that people study the English translation of the Chinese reduplicated words, and will make the theory of equivalence an entry point to discuss the methods of the translation through a large amount of examples thus to conclude the general rules and the specific skills of the English translation of the reduplicated words so as to achieve the desired effects of the translation and remain the charm of the reduplicated words. And this thesis can play a constructive role in people’s understanding about the Chinese reduplicated words and their English strategies.
Key words: the Chinese reduplicated words; the Theory of Functional Equivalence; translation strategy
An Analysis on the English Translation of the Chinese Reduplicated Words
Contents
摘 要 i
Abstract ii
Ⅰ. Introduction 1
Ⅱ. The Theory of Functional Equivalence 3
2.1 The Definition of the Theory of Functional Equivalence 3
2.2 The Principles of the Theory of Functional Equivalence 3
2.3 The Application of the Theory of Functional Equivalence in Translation 4
Ⅲ. The Translation Strategy on the Chinese Reduplicated Words 5
3.1 Rhetoric Devices 5
3.2 Conversion 6
3.3 The Use of “every, each, all” 6
3.4 The Use of English Reduplicated Words and Parallel Structures 7
3.5 Literal Translation 8
3.6 Free Translation 10
Ⅳ. The Appreciation of Some Classic Translation Versions 12
Ⅴ. Conclusion 14
Bibliography 16
Acknowledgements 17
Ⅰ. Introduction
As a shining pearl in the Chinese language culture, the reduplicated word, which has appeared in many ancient literary works long ago, is absolutely a distinct part of Chinese. Meanwhile, the reduplicated word has strong vitality and enduring charm, and it suits both refined and popular tastes.
The reduplicated word, composed by two or more Chinese characters which are similar in semantic and have same forms, is explained as one type of the compounds in Wikipedia. This kind of definition is clear and easy to understand.
Many words such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and numerals, can be used as reduplicated words. The formation of the Chinese reduplicated word can be pided into two categories, the several typical kinds are listed.
Complete reduplication:
AA：渐渐，缓缓，咚咚，匆匆
AABB：日日夜夜，形形色色，沸沸扬扬，战战兢兢
Partial reduplication:
AAB：散散步，哼哼歌，毛毛雨，欣欣然
ABB：静悄悄，胖乎乎，香喷喷，喜洋洋
AABC：格格不入，楚楚可怜，彬彬有礼，恋恋不舍
BCAA：衣冠楚楚，风雪茫茫，含情脉脉，雷声隆隆
ABAC：不卑不亢，无时无刻，一言一行，一生一世