Research on multi-dimensional translation of Chinese folk songs

  • Liu Wei Nanchang Normal University
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/l-e.v9i4.1663
Keywords: Chinese folk songs, Multi-mode translation, Cultural translation

Abstract

Folk songs reflect the unique spiritual value, customs and culture of a nation. The translation and transmission of folk songs is part of the effective way for Chinese culture to go abroad. The paper points out the necessity of and major tasks in folk song translation, namely the reproduction of cultural elements and rhythmic features and propose the application of multi-mode translation to bring out the best translation of folk songs.

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Published
2021-03-25
Issue
Vol. 9 No. 4 (2020)

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