On the English Translation of Internet Buzzwords From the Perspective of Memetics

Yiqiong Zhang

doi:10.18282/l-e.v10i6.2792

Yiqiong Zhang Nanchang Normal University

Article ID: 2792

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18282/l-e.v10i6.2792

Keywords: Internet buzzword translation, Characteristics of Internet buzzword, Memetics

Abstract

The development of language is closely related to the society. Changes in peopleâ€™s daily life would be reflected in the language. Internet buzzwords are used to express netizensâ€™ opinions and describe social events. The spread of Chinese Internet buzzwords provides cultural exchanges between countries, thus making the translation necessary. This essay takes the memetic theory as a guide, analyses the translation of Chinese Internet buzzwords, and summarize the feasibility and strategies of C-E translation of Chinese Internet buzzwords based on the theory of memetics, which are conducive to better cross-cultural communication.

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