A Study on the Issues and Solutions in Translating Terminology Related to Ecological Civilization with Chinese Characteristics

Xin Wen; Le Zhang

doi:10.63313/LLCS.9167

Authors

Xin Wen College of Foreign Languages, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200090, China Author
Le Zhang College of Foreign Languages, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 200090, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/LLCS.9167

Keywords:

Ecological Civilization, Terminology Translation, Countermeasure Research, Ecological Governance

Abstract

Terminology related to China’s ecological civilization embodies the wisdom of China’s ecological governance, and the quality of its translation directly impacts the international dissemination of China’s ecological civilization concepts as well as cooperation and exchange in global ecological governance. This paper analyzes the primary issues currently encountered in the translation of terms related to China’s ecological civilization, including conceptual mistranslations, loss of meaning, the coexistence of multiple translations, and inconsistent formatting. It proposes corresponding solutions to these issues by focusing on two areas: enhancing translator competence and developing institutional platforms. The aim is to improve the accuracy and standardization of translations for terms related to China’s ecological civilization, thereby facilitating the dissemination of China’s ecological civilization concepts and governance solutions overseas.

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