How to translate the terms in the packing instructions

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It is difficult to translate many packaging instructions of import and export commodities into English. Generally, the translation of these packaging instructions is mainly translated into Chinese four-character structure or three-character structure. Here are some examples for you:

1, translated into four-word structure

Imperative sentences, ellipsis sentences or to be phrases in English packaging terms are generally translated into Chinese four-character structures. (Note: There are no punctuation marks in the packaging language. ) for example:

Stay away from heat sources. Don't be heated.

Stay away from moisture; Moisture-proof must not be wet.

Keep out the cold and don't catch cold.

keep dry

Stay upright, don't turn it upside down.

Keep flat; Put it away horizontally and pay attention to it.

Open the darkroom. Open the darkroom.

Handle with care.

No hooks, no hooks.

Don't turn over.

Don't lean when you don't fall.

Don't pile under other goods, and don't overlap.

Don't knock, don't throw

be careful

This is over. This is over.

Be careful with porcelain, be careful with porcelain.

2, translated into three-character structure

For a single adjective in English packaging language, it is generally translated into three-character structure in Chinese. For example:

Perishable goods

Exploratory explosives

Fragile fragile

flammability

Toxic dangerous goods

Radial radiation

Oxidant oxide

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What are the precautions in product packaging translation?

1, words and expressions are concise and clear. Generally speaking, the space left by product packaging will not be too big. How to convey product information quickly and accurately in a short space is a challenge for translators. Compared with Chinese, English pays more attention to how to convey information directly and effectively, so when choosing words and making sentences, you can choose concise language on the premise of accurate words.

2. Ensure the accuracy of translation. For product description and other normative information, it should be highly consistent with the original text to avoid arbitrary play.

3. Pay attention to cultural differences. Taking food as an example, China's requirements for the color of dishes are "color, fragrance and taste". Food should not only be delicious, but also beautiful and fragrant; In the west, however, nutrition is balanced, organic food is preferred, and attention should be paid to translation.

The above is what Bian Xiao shared today, and I hope it will help everyone.