Target language in translation

Translation is a logical thinking process from one language to another, including two core links: understanding the original text and generating the translation.

1. Translation is a process of language conversion.

Translation is the process of transforming words, vocabulary, grammar and semantics of one language (source language) into another language (target language). This process usually includes in-depth understanding and analysis of the source language and accurate expression and presentation of the target language. Translation requires not only language knowledge, but also cultural background knowledge and professional knowledge.

2. The core link of translation is to understand the original text and generate the translation.

In the process of translation, understanding the original text and generating the translation are two core links. First of all, understanding the original text is the first step in translation. In this link, the translator needs to use language knowledge, cultural background knowledge and professional knowledge to deeply analyze and understand the characters, vocabulary, grammar and semantics of the source language.

Only by accurately understanding the meaning and tone of the original text can the accuracy and readability of the translation be guaranteed. Secondly, generative translation is the second step of translation. In this link, the translator needs to express the meaning and tone of the original text in the target language. This process needs to ensure that the translation is grammatically correct, semantically clear, fluent and natural, and conforms to the cultural habits of the target language.

3. Translation requires a high degree of thinking ability and language ability.

Translation is a complicated thinking process, which requires a high degree of thinking ability and language ability. First of all, translation requires a deep understanding and mastery of two languages. This requires translators to have a solid language foundation and extensive knowledge reserves. Secondly, translation requires in-depth analysis and understanding of the original text, which requires the translator to have keen observation, analysis and reasoning skills.

In addition, translation also needs to have a high degree of language expression ability and cultural literacy, and can accurately and smoothly express the meaning and tone of the original text in the target language. Finally, translation also needs to have cross-cultural awareness and cross-cultural communication ability, and be able to understand and respect the differences and characteristics of different cultures.

The Relationship between Communicative Translation and Semantic Translation

1. Definition of communicative translation and semantic translation

Communicative translation refers to accurately conveying the information and intention of the original text to the target readers, while semantic translation refers to conveying the semantic and grammatical structure of the original text to the target readers as accurately as possible. Therefore, communicative translation pays more attention to the transmission of information and readers' response, while semantic translation pays more attention to the grammatical structure and semantic expression of the original text.

2. Complementarity between communicative translation and semantic translation

Although communicative translation and semantic translation are different, they are not mutually exclusive, but complement each other. In translation, if we can combine the advantages of communicative translation and semantic translation, we can convey the meaning of the original text more accurately and make the target readers understand and accept it better.

For example, when translating some words or expressions with cultural characteristics, semantic translation can better retain the cultural connotation of the original text, while communicative translation can better convey the information and intention of the original text.