中文公共标识的英语翻译

中文公共标识的英语翻译

On Translating Chinese Public Signs into English

Contents

Ⅰ. Introduction

1.1 Research Background

1.2 Research Significance

1.3 Thesis Structure

Ⅱ. Generalization on Public Signs

2.1Defination of public signs

2.2Classification of public signs

2.2.1Classification from perspective of function

2.2.2Classification from perspective of social application

2.3 Characteristics of the Chinese Expressions and their English Translations

2.3.1Economic and Clear

2.3.2Polite

2.3.3Aesthetic改成名词

2.4Differences between Chinese and English expressions in public signs

2.4.1Different word order

2.4.2Different Diction

2.4.3Different Tones

2.4.4Different voice

2.5summary

Ⅲ. Common Problems in Translating Chinese Public Signs into English

3.1Errors in Linguistic Aspect

3.1.1Spelling Mistake

3.1.2Chinglish Expression

3.1.3Grammatical Errors

3.1.4Using Improper Words

3.2Errors in Culture Aspect

3.2.1Using去掉Chinglish Translation

3.2.2Harsh Mood

3.2.3Misunderstanding and Misusing Words with Different Cultural Connotations 3.3summary

Ⅳ. Strategies to Solve Translation Problems in Public Signs

4.1Stategies to Solve Problems in Linguistic Aspect

4.2Strategies to Solve Problems in Cultural Aspect

4.3summary

Ⅴ. Conclusion

5.1Major Findings

5.2Limitations and Expectation