A Study on Translation and Introduction of the Yellow River Culture from the Perspective of Geo-Translation Studies —Take The Yellow River Culture in the Bilingual Series of “Chinese Civilisation: Stories from Henan” as an Example

Chenxin Du

doi:10.30560/ilr.v8n2p99

Chenxin Du School of Foreign Studies, Henan Polytechnic University, Jiaozuo, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30560/ilr.v8n2p99

Keywords: The Yellow River Culture, Geo-translation Studies, translation and introduction of the Yellow River culture

Abstract

The Yellow River culture is a significant component of Chinese culture. Its translation and introduction can enhance the global influence of Chinese culture and facilitate cultural exchange and interaction worldwide. This paper, based on The Yellow River Culture in the bilingual series of “Chinese Civilisation: Stories from Henan”, analyses the translator’s “topophilia” and translation strategies in the translation works related to the Yellow River culture from the perspective of Geo-translation Studies. Additionally, it explores how translators balance the dissemination of their native culture with the expectations of foreign readers during the translation process. This study aims to provide certain insights for the translation and introduction of the Yellow River culture and facilitate the global outreach of the Yellow River culture.

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