摘 要英语和汉语都拥有极为丰富的谚语。谚语是经过长时间的使用而提炼出来的固定短语或短句，它用简单通俗的话反映出深刻的道理。谚语一般具有结构严谨、形式简练、含义精辟、形象鲜明、表达生动等特点，是英汉两种民族语言中的瑰宝和民族文化的结晶。谚语的翻译不仅仅是语言的翻译，更重要的是文化内涵的转换。本文通过对英汉地理环境，历史渊源，文化背景和宗教信仰的对比来进一步剖析其中的奥秘，探究更为恰当的谚语翻译的方法及策略。此次研究的目的在于帮助我们在谚语翻译过程中更好的掌握方法，做一个优秀的译者。30352
毕业论文关键词：谚语；翻译；文化
Abstract Both English and Chinese have abundant proverbs. Proverbs are fixed phrases or short sentences after a long time of usage, and it can reflect profound meaning in simple popular words. Generally speaking, proverbs are concise and vivid. They are gems of English-Chinese culture and civilization. Proverb translation is not only about language translation but also cultural connotation. It is necessary to study the mystery by contrasting the cultural differences between English and Chinese about geographical environment, historical origin, cultural background and religious beliefs. The purpose of this essay is to help us grasp the method of proverb translation and be an excellent translator!
Key words: proverb; translation; culture
On the cultural differences between English and Chinese proverbs and Translation Strategies
Contents
摘 要 i
Abstract ii
I. Introduction 1
II. Something about Proverbs 2
2.1 Definition of Proverb 2
2.2 Features of Proverbs 3
2.2.1The use of rhetorical devices 3
2.2.2 Rule breaking 3
2.2.3 Fixed various units 4
III. Cultural Differences between English and Chinese Proverbs 4
3.1 Differences on Geographical Environment 4
3.2 Differences on History and Culture 5
3.3 Differences on Religious Beliefs 6
3.4 Differences on National Customs 6
IV. The translation strategies of English and Chinese proverb 7
4.1 Literal Translation 8
4.2 Free Translation 9
4.3 Combinations of Literal Translation and Free Translation 10
4.4 Use Synonymous Proverbs 11
4.5 Abridged 11
V.Conclusion 11
Bibliography 13
Acknowledgements 14
I. Introduction
Proverbs are short sentences which can reflect people’s life and working experiences. Most of them are full of nation’s cultural characteristics.They are popular sayings that have been handed down from generation to generation. They’re vivid, simple and concise. They describe the social phenomenon, accurate interpretation of natural law, explained human customs, thoughts and feelings. Appropriately quoted proverbs can make language more beautiful, vivid and expressive. People can grasp a good saying to a life management. Western people said what flowers are to garden, spices to food, gems to a garment and stars to heaven, such are proverbs interwoven in speech(陈78).Without them, language would lack spirit and color.
At present, this thesis attempts to study proverbs in order to diminish misunderstanding and conflicts among people with different cultural background. They aimed at finding the most suitable strategies. But Chinese and English belong to two different language systems whose cultural backgrounds are so different from each other. So what is evident and understandable for the Chinese may turn to be obscure for the English. 浅谈英汉谚语文化差异及翻译策略:http://www.youerw.com/yingyu/lunwen_26019.html