Comparing the Impolite Expressions in the “A Dream of Red Mansion” from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory

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Comparing the Impolite Expressions in the “A Dream of Red Mansion” from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory

Ziqian Zhang 1*
  • 1 ZheJiang University, School of International study, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China    
  • *corresponding author 3190105965@zju.edu.cn
CHR Vol.3
ISSN (Print): 2753-7072
ISSN (Online): 2753-7064
ISBN (Print): 978-1-915371-29-4
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Abstract

The English versions significantly contributed to the influence of A Dream of Red Mansion. From the perspective of impoliteness, the paper analyses and compares the translation tactics on the impolite expressions between two English versions, The Story of the Stone by David Hawkes and The Dream of Red Mansion by Yang Xianyi. This thesis makes a comparative analysis of the two English versions under the direction of Functional Equivalence Theory.The main finding were: 1) Discuss the pragmatic function of the impolite languages in the novel. 2)The application of functional equivalence theory in novel translation. 3) Analyze the translation preference of both translators. The Yang Xianyi prefer foreignlization translation and Dr. Hawkes prefer localization translation on impolite expressions. This paper contributes to the further research of the language of A Dream of Red Mansion and the translation criticism study of both translators.

Keywords:

Impoliteness, A Dream of Red Mansion, Comparative analysis, Functional Equivalence Theory

Zhang,Z. (2023). Comparing the Impolite Expressions in the “A Dream of Red Mansion” from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory. Communications in Humanities Research,3,709-713.
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[2]. Yang Xianyi & Glady Yang , A Dream of Red Mansions, Vols.1-6 , Beijing :Foreign Language Press.1999.

[3]. Haw kes, David, The Story of the Stone, Vols.1-3, Penguin Book.1993, 1997, 1980.

[4]. Chen Qian, and RanYongPing. "deliberately impolite environment status in building a harmonious the pragmatic orientation - challenge." foreign language and foreign language teaching. 6 (2013): 15-18 + 28. Doi: 10.13458 / j.carol carroll nki flatt. 004390.

[5]. Gao Min-hi.(2011). Dialogue Translation in A Dream of Red Mansions -- centered on the expression of character's personality. Journal of Dream of Red Mansions (06),251-273.

[6]. Zhao Dandan. On Nida's Functional Equivalence Theory, Literary Education (Middle), Zhengzhou, China, Doi: http://doi.org/2011(03):54-55.

[7]. Fan Wenyan. On the Politeness Principle in Wang Xifeng's Language [J]. Social Scientist,2005(05):32-34.

[8]. Shiflett, Marcela Müllerová. "Functional equivalence and its role in legal translation." English Matters 3 (2012): 29-33.

[9]. GAO Yulei. Exploration on Female Cursing "Tizi" [J]. Chinese Journal,2011(03):73-74+165.

[10]. Wang Jing. Cultural Comparison and Translators' Cultural Orientation -- A Comparative study of Yang Xianyi and Hawkes' English Versions of a Dream of Red Mansions [J]. Research, 2003 (03): 214-216. The DOI: 10.16059 / j.carol carroll nki cn43-1008 / c. 2003.03.076.

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Zhang,Z. (2023). Comparing the Impolite Expressions in the “A Dream of Red Mansion” from the Perspective of Functional Equivalence Theory. Communications in Humanities Research,3,709-713.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Interdisciplinary Humanities and Communication Studies (ICIHCS 2022), Part 1

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References

[1]. Liu.C.Y. An interpretation of Wang Xifeng's ridicule from the perspective of impolite speech acts, in:Journal of North University of China(Social science edition), Taiyuan, China, 2019,DOI:https://doi.org/10.3069/j.issn.1673-1646.2019.01.016

[2]. Yang Xianyi & Glady Yang , A Dream of Red Mansions, Vols.1-6 , Beijing :Foreign Language Press.1999.

[3]. Haw kes, David, The Story of the Stone, Vols.1-3, Penguin Book.1993, 1997, 1980.

[4]. Chen Qian, and RanYongPing. "deliberately impolite environment status in building a harmonious the pragmatic orientation - challenge." foreign language and foreign language teaching. 6 (2013): 15-18 + 28. Doi: 10.13458 / j.carol carroll nki flatt. 004390.

[5]. Gao Min-hi.(2011). Dialogue Translation in A Dream of Red Mansions -- centered on the expression of character's personality. Journal of Dream of Red Mansions (06),251-273.

[6]. Zhao Dandan. On Nida's Functional Equivalence Theory, Literary Education (Middle), Zhengzhou, China, Doi: http://doi.org/2011(03):54-55.

[7]. Fan Wenyan. On the Politeness Principle in Wang Xifeng's Language [J]. Social Scientist,2005(05):32-34.

[8]. Shiflett, Marcela Müllerová. "Functional equivalence and its role in legal translation." English Matters 3 (2012): 29-33.

[9]. GAO Yulei. Exploration on Female Cursing "Tizi" [J]. Chinese Journal,2011(03):73-74+165.

[10]. Wang Jing. Cultural Comparison and Translators' Cultural Orientation -- A Comparative study of Yang Xianyi and Hawkes' English Versions of a Dream of Red Mansions [J]. Research, 2003 (03): 214-216. The DOI: 10.16059 / j.carol carroll nki cn43-1008 / c. 2003.03.076.

[11]. Brown D M, Emanuelli A, Bandello F, et al. KESTREL and KITE: 52-week results from two Phase III pivotal trials of brolucizumab for diabetic macular edema[J]. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 2022, 238: 157-172.

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