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最新中国文化翻译练习10篇(4)

一、孔子是春秋时期的大思想家、大教育家和儒家学派的创始人,是古代中国人心目中的圣人。

孔子的言论和生平活动记录在由他的弟子或再传弟子编成的《论语》一书中。

《论语》是中国古代文化的经典著作。

在孔子之后几千年的中国历史上,没有哪一位思想家、文学家和政治家不受《论语》的影响。

不研究《论语》,就不能真正把握中国几千年的传统文化。

(1) 孔子是春秋时期的大思想家、大教育家和儒家学派的创始人,是古代中国人心目中的圣人。

As a great thinker, educator and founder of Confucianism during the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius is a sage to the ancient Chinese people. (2) 孔子的言论和生平活动记录在由他的弟子或再传弟子编成的《论语》一书中。

His words and life story were recorded by his disciples and their students in The Analects.(3)《论语》是中国古代文化的经典著作。

在孔子之后几千年的中国历史上,没有哪一位思想家、文学家和政治家不受《论语》的影响。

As an enduring classic of Chinese culture, The Analects has influenced all thinkers, writers and politicians in the thousand years’ Chinese historyafter Confucius.(4) 不研究《论语》,就不能真正把握中国几千年的传统文化。

No scholar could truly understand this long-standing culture or the inner world of the ancient Chinese without the study of this book.二、大约在两千多年前,中国就出现了蜡染。

四六级英语中国文化翻译练习10篇

四六级英语中国文化翻译练习10篇

一、京剧被誉为“东方歌剧”,是地道的中国国粹。

它起源于中国多种古老的地方戏剧,特别是南方的“徽班”。

到了19 世纪末,京剧形成并成为中国最大的戏曲剧种。

京剧是综合性表演艺术,集唱(歌唱)、念(念白)、做(表演)、打(武)、舞(舞蹈)为一体,通过程式化的表演手段,叙述故事,刻画人物。

角色主要分生(男性)、旦(女性)、净(男性)、丑(男性女性皆有)四大行当。

(1) 京剧被誉为“东方歌剧”,是地道的中国国粹。

Praised as“Oriental Opera”, Beijing Opera is a genuine national quintessence of China.(2) 它起源于中国多种古老的地方戏剧,特别是南方的“徽班”。

It originated from many kinds of ancient local operas, especially huiban in southern China.(3) 到了19 世纪末,京剧形成并成为中国最大的戏曲剧种。

At the end of the 19th Century, Beijing Opera evolved and took shape, becoming the greatest kind of opera in China.(4) 京剧是综合性表演艺术,集唱(歌唱)、念(念白)、做(表演)、打(武)、舞(舞蹈)为一体,通过程式化的表演手段,叙述故事,刻画人物。

Beijing Opera is a blend of performing arts---song, speech, performance, acrobatic fighting and dance. Beijing Opera portrays and narrates the plot and characters through stylized acting.(5) 角色主要分生(男性)、旦(女性)、净(男性)、丑(男性女性皆有)四大行当。

文化翻译练习

文化翻译练习

真龙天子 the real dragon from the heaven 尊严 dignity 在民间流传 be spread among the people 与…有关 be related to 最受欢迎的 the most welcomed
Chinese people have been proud of being the descendents of the dragon. This emotion is reflected in every aspect of Chinese culture and society. From primitive times, the dragon has been regarded as creature with the power to protect and influence people’s lives. The emperors in ancient times were regarded as the real dragon from the heaven, a symbol of dignity and power. Many legends and stories about dragon are spread among the people. There are also various folk activities related to dragon, among which the most welcomed one is Dragon Boat Race.
中国灯笼 灯笼(lantern)是中国传统的手工艺品(handircraft), 是中国的象征。它源于汉代,在唐宋时期最为繁盛。起初,人 们在门口悬挂灯笼只是用来辟邪。后来在节假日时也要悬挂灯 笼以增添喜庆的气氛。灯笼的样式很多,除了圆形和方形外, 还有花、鸟、鱼的形状,通常以纸和丝绸为主要制作原料。每 年的元宵节,全国各地的人们制作出漂亮的灯笼来欢庆节日。

中国文化翻译练习10篇(讲义)

中国文化翻译练习10篇(讲义)

1、中国酒文化Chinese Wine Culture中国人在7000年以前就开始用谷物酿酒。

总的来说,不管是古代还是现代,酒都和中国文化息息相关。

长久以来,中国的酒文化在人们生活中一直扮演着重要的角色。

我们的祖先在写诗时以酒助兴,在宴会中和亲朋好友敬酒。

作为一种文化形式,酒文化也是普通百姓生活中不可分割的部分,比如生日宴会、送别晚宴、婚礼庆典等。

(1)中国人在7000年以前就开始用谷物酿酒。

Chinese people began to make wine with grains seven thousand years ago.(2)总的来说,不管是古代还是现代,酒都和中国文化息息相关。

Generally speaking, wine has a close connection with Chinese culture in both ancient and modern times. (3)长久以来,中国的酒文化在人们生活中一直扮演着重要的角色。

Chinese wine culture has been play ing a quite important role in Chinese people’s life for a long time. (4)我们的祖先在写诗时以酒助兴,在宴会中和亲朋好友敬酒。

Our Chinese ancestors used to enjoy themselves bydrinking wine while writing poetry, or to make a toast to their relatives and friends during a feast.(5)作为一种文化形式,酒文化也是普通百姓生活中不可分割的部分,比如生日宴会、送别晚宴、婚礼庆典等。

Wine culture, as a kind of culture form, is also an inseparable part in the life of ordinary Chinese people such as birthday party, farewell dinner, wedding, etc. 2、中国书法Chinese Calligraphy中国书法历史悠久,它不仅是汉字的传统书写形式,也是体现自我修养和自我表达的艺术。

英语六级翻译新题型练习—中国文化

英语六级翻译新题型练习—中国文化

英语六级翻译新题型练习—中国文化【原文】要了解中国文化,就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解。

中国地方戏种类很多,其中京剧是一个具有代表性的剧种。

作为一个独立的剧种,京剧的诞生大约是在1840年至I860年。

京剧是在吸收其他地方戏营养的基础上形成的。

京剧有明确的角色分工;在念白上用北京方言;在音乐上以胡琴为主要伴奏乐器。

由于京剧是在融合各种地方戏之精华的基础上形成的,所以它不仅为北京的观众所钟爱,也受到全国人民的喜爱。

【参考译文】To understand the Chinese culture, you have to know something about the Chinese opera culture. In China, there are many kinds of local operas, among which Peking Opera is a representative one. As an independent opera form, Peking Opera was approximately born between 1840 and I860. Peking opera originated from absorbing the essentials of other local operas. In Peking Opera there is a clear division of roles; the spoken parts are in Beijing dialect; and huqin, is the main accompaniment instrument. Since Peking Opera has combined the cream of various local operas, it is enjoyed not only by Beijing audience, but also by people all over the country.【难点解析】1.要了解中国文化,就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解:该句没有给出明确的主语,因而在翻译时要注意:增译主语you。

中国文化知识(英汉对照)

中国文化知识(英汉对照)

中国文化知识(英汉对照)2013年12月全国英语四级必考翻译(四级改革后关于传统文化)1. 中国龙对龙图腾的崇拜在中国大约已绵延了八千多年。

中国龙是古人将鱼、蛇、马、牛等动物与云雾、雷电等自然天象集合而成的一种神物。

中国龙的形成与中华民族的多元融合过程同步。

在中国人的心目中,龙具有振奋腾飞、开拓变化的寓意和团结凝聚的精神。

Chinese Dragon Dragon totem worship in China has been around for the last 8,000 years. The ancients in China considered the dragon (or loong) a fetish that combines animals including the fish, snake, horse and ox with cloud, thunder, lightning and other natural celestial phenomena. The Chinese dragon was formed in accordance with the multicultural fusion process of the Chinese nation. To the Chinese, the dragon signifies innovation and cohesion.2. 秧歌秧歌舞是中国汉族的一种民间传统舞蹈,通常在北方省份表演。

秧歌舞者通常穿上明亮多彩的表演服装,他们的表演动作有力迅速。

在农历春节、元宵节等节日期间,人们一旦听到锣鼓声,不管外面天气有多冷,他们都会蜂拥到街上看秧歌舞表演。

近年来,中国东北某些城市的老年人自发组织了了秧歌队,队员常年通过跳秧歌舞来保持健康,同事他们也乐在其中。

Yangko Yangko is one of tradition folk dance of Han in China. It is usually performed in northern provinces. The dancers usually wear colorful and light costumes, and the performance is powerful and rapid. During some festivals such as Spring Festival, Lantein Festival, if people hear the sound of drum and gong, no matter how cold the weather is , they will come to street and appreciate the Yangko. Recent years, the old people in city of east-northern of China organized the team of Yangko by themselves, the teamers keep their health by dancing Yangko the whole year.3. 长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一。

中国文化翻译练习

中国文化翻译练习

【翻译练习】从某种意义上说,汉语是一种很古老的语言,其最早的汉字已有近四千年的历史了。

汉字在其漫长的发展史中演化成许多不同的书写形式,例如篆书、隶书、楷书和行书。

中国书法家往往使汉字的字形夸张以取得艺术效果,例如旅游胜地的一些石刻碑文。

中国书法是一门研究艺术,随着各位学习兴趣的提高,我们将适时介绍中国书法的流派,以及如何欣赏中国书法的艺术性。

【精彩译文】In a sense, Chinese is a very old language, and its earliest characters date back nearly four thousa nd years ago. During their long history of development, Chinese characters have evolved into man y different script forms, such as the Seal script, Clerical script, Regular script and Running script. Chinese calligraphers usually render their Chinese characters in ways that exaggerate the form to y ield artistic beauty, such as those in stone inscriptions seen in tourist resorts. Chinese calligraphy i s a subject of artistic study. As your interest in Chinese character system increases in the days to c ome, we will introduce in due time the different schools of Chinese calligraphy, and how to apprec iate the artistic beauty of Chinese calligraphy.【翻译词汇】从某种意义上说 in a sense 汉字Chinese character演化evolve 书写形式script form篆书Seal script 隶书Clerical script楷书 Regular script 行书Running script书法家calligrapher 致使render取得 yield 旅游胜地 tourist resort石刻碑文 stone inscription 适时 in due time【翻译练习】邓小平同志曾说:“社会主义财富属于人民,社会主义的致富是全民共同致富。

四六级英语考试中国文化翻译20篇

四六级英语考试中国文化翻译20篇

1、狮舞(Lion Dance)是中国最广为流传的民间舞蹈之一。

狮为百兽之首,在中国传统中,狮子被视为是能带来好运的吉祥物(mascot)。

古人将狮子视作是勇敢和力量的化身,能驱赶邪恶、保护人类。

据记载,狮舞已拥有了2,000多年的历史。

在唐代(theTang Dynasty),狮舞就已经被引入了皇室。

因此,舞狮成为元宵节(the Lantern Festival)和其他节日的习俗,人们以此来祈祷好运、平安和幸福。

The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China. The lion is the king of animals. In Chinese tradition, the lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. Ancient people regarded the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which could drive away evil and protect humans. The dance has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years. During the Tang Dynasty, the Lion Dance was already introduced into the royal family of the dynasty. Therefore, performing the lion dance at the Lantern Festival and other festive occasions became a custom where people could pray for good luck, safety and happiness.2、端午节,又叫龙舟节,是为了纪念爱国诗人屈原。

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1、中国酒文化Chinese Wine Culture中国人在7000年以前就开始用谷物酿酒。

总的来说,不管是古代还是现代,酒都和中国文化息息相关。

长久以来,中国的酒文化在人们生活中一直扮演着重要的角色。

我们的祖先在写诗时以酒助兴,在宴会中和亲朋好友敬酒。

作为一种文化形式,酒文化也是普通百姓生活中不可分割的部分,比如生日宴会、送别晚宴、婚礼庆典等。

(1)中国人在7000年以前就开始用谷物酿酒。

Chinese people began to make wine with grains seven thousand years ago.(2)总的来说,不管是古代还是现代,酒都和中国文化息息相关。

Generally speaking, wine has a close connection with Chinese culture in both ancient and modern times. (3)长久以来,中国的酒文化在人们生活中一直扮演着重要的角色。

Chinese wine culture has been play ing a quite important role in Chinese people’s life for a long time. (4)我们的祖先在写诗时以酒助兴,在宴会中和亲朋好友敬酒。

Our Chinese ancestors used to enjoy themselves bydrinking wine while writing poetry, or to make a toast to their relatives and friends during a feast.(5)作为一种文化形式,酒文化也是普通百姓生活中不可分割的部分,比如生日宴会、送别晚宴、婚礼庆典等。

Wine culture, as a kind of culture form, is also an inseparable part in the life of ordinary Chinese people such as birthday party, farewell dinner, wedding, etc.2、中国书法Chinese Calligraphy中国书法历史悠久,它不仅是汉字的传统书写形式,也是体现自我修养和自我表达的艺术。

作者的内心世界通过美妙的字体得以体现。

书法在中国艺术中拥有举足轻重的地位,因为它影响到了其它的中国艺术形式,比如古典诗歌、雕塑、传统音乐及舞蹈、建筑及手工艺品。

作为传统的艺术瑰宝,中国书法被全世界人民所喜爱,且越来越受到欢迎。

(1)中国书法历史悠久,它不仅是汉字的传统书写形式,也是体现自我修养和自我表达的艺术。

Chinese calligraphy is not only a traditional Chinese characters writing with a long history, but also an art of self-cultivation and self-expression.(2)作者的内心世界通过美妙的字体得以体现。

Inner world of the writer could be reflected by means of beautiful Chinese script.(3)书法在中国艺术中拥有举足轻重的地位,因为它影响到了其它的中国艺术形式,比如古典诗歌、雕塑、传统音乐及舞蹈、建筑及手工艺品。

Chinese calligraphy plays an important role in Chinese art, for it has influenced other Chinese artistic forms like classical poetry, sculpture, traditional music and dance, architecture and handicraft.(4)作为传统的艺术瑰宝,中国书法被全世界人民所喜爱,且越来越受到欢迎。

As a treasured artistic form of Chinese culture, Chinese calligraphy is enjoyed by people throughout the world and is becoming more and more popular.3、中国山水画Landscape Painting山水画一直以来都被誉为中国绘画的最高境界。

它品味高端,很受欢迎。

一般意义上,中国山水画被认为是书法、绘画及诗歌的结合或延伸。

汉语“山水”这个词由“山”和“水”两个汉字组成,且与道教的哲学思想相联系,它强调的是人与自然的和谐。

中国画家描绘的并不总是真实的世界,他们呈现的是自己想象出来的风景,这些风景不再只是对眼前世界的描绘,而是画家内在思想的写照。

因此,人们认为欣赏山水画除了可以很好地了解画家的内心世界之外,还可以净化自己的灵魂。

(1) 山水画一直以来都被誉为中国绘画的最高境界。

Landscape painting has be en considered as the highest form of Chinese painting styles.(2) 它品味高端,很受欢迎。

With its refined scholarly taste, it enjoy s high popularity.(3) 一般意义上,中国山水画被认为是书法、绘画及诗歌的结合或延伸。

Chinese Landscape painting, in general, is seen as a combination or extension of calligraphy, painting, and poetry.(4) 汉语“山水”这个词由“山”和“水”两个汉字组成,且与道教的哲学思想相联系,它强调的是人与自然的和谐。

The Chinese term fo r “landscape”is made up of two characters meaning “mountains and water”. It is linked with the philosophy of Daoism, which emphasizes harmony with the natural world.(5) 中国画家描绘的并不总是真实的世界,他们呈现的是自己想象出来的风景,这些风景不再只是对眼前世界的描绘,而是画家内在思想的写照。

Chinese artists do not usually paint the real world but imaginary landscape, which is no longer about the description of the visible world, but a means of expressing the artist’s inner mind.(6) 因此,人们认为欣赏山水画除了可以很好地了解画家的内心世界之外,还可以净化自己的灵魂。

People, therefore, believe that appreciating landscape painting is a good way to get a deep insight into the artists’ inner heart as well as a good way to purify their souls.4、中国戏曲Chinese Opera在中国,戏曲是一种很流行的戏剧形式,一般来说,可以追溯到唐朝时期,当时的皇帝唐玄宗创立了“梨园”。

如今,许多外国人也很喜欢中国的戏曲。

最吸引他们的则是戏曲的独有风格—画脸谱,它不仅是戏曲中的一大亮点,同时还要求独特的绘画技艺。

每个演员脸上夸张的扮相代表其扮演角色的性格和命运。

熟知戏曲的观众通过观察演员的脸谱和服装就可以知道角色背后的故事。

通常,红色脸谱代表忠诚与勇敢;黑色代表凶猛;黄色和白色代表口是心非;金色和银色代表神秘。

对于中国人,特别是老年人,欣赏戏曲是他们的一大乐趣。

(1) 在中国,戏曲是一种很流行的戏剧形式,一般来说,可以追溯到唐朝时期,当时的皇帝唐玄宗创立了“梨园”。

Chinese opera is a popular form of drama in China. In general, it can date back to the Tang Dynasty with Emperor Xuanzong, who founded the “Pear Garden”. (2) 如今,许多外国人也很喜欢中国的戏曲。

Now Chinese opera is warmly welcomed by many foreign people.(3) 最吸引他们的则是戏曲的独有风格—画脸谱,它不仅是戏曲中的一大亮点,同时还要求独特的绘画技艺。

What appeals foreigners most might be the distinctive style of facial make-up, which is one of the highlights and requires distinctive techniques of painting.(4) 每个演员脸上夸张的扮相代表其扮演角色的性格和命运。

Exaggerated designs are painted on each performer's face to symbolize a character's personality and fate. (5) 熟知戏曲的观众通过观察演员的脸谱和服装就可以知道角色背后的故事。

Audiences who are familiar with Chinese opera can know the story by observing their facial painting as well as their costumes.(6) 通常,红色脸谱代表忠诚与勇敢;黑色代表凶猛;黄色和白色代表口是心非;金色和银色代表神秘。

Generally, a red face represents loyalty and bravery; a black face, fierce; yellow and white faces, dishonesty; and golden and silver faces, mystery.(7) 对于中国人,特别是老年人,欣赏戏曲是他们的一大乐趣。

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