A Study on Chinese History Museum Text Translation from the Memetic Perspective: Taking the English Translation of Nanchang Relic Museum of Haihunhou State of Han Dynasty as an Example

Chen GONG, Yong HU

Abstract


This paper aims to probe into the English translation discourse and strategy on the basis of memetic theory. It collects and compiles publicity materials and their English translations from Nanchang Relic Museum of Haihunhou State of Han Dynasty. By applying memetic theory to classify translation memes, it analyzes translation strategies based on these classifications and identifies distinct characteristics associated with each type of meme mentioned. It also rectifies any inappropriate translations, thereby offering a new perspective for studying the museum’s promotional materials that engage translators as well as enhancing the promotion of Chinese culture worldwide.


Keywords


Memetic theory; Chinese history museum translation; C-E translation

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/13598

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