Open AccessAn Analytical Study of Translating Astronomical Technology in the Yuan Dynasty to the West
Author(s) -
Yanyan Liu,
Jinyu Liu
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
theory and practice in language studies
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2053-0692
pISSN - 1799-2591
DOI - 10.17507/tpls.1204.23
Subject(s) - chinese science , china , value (mathematics) , history of china , field (mathematics) , history , chinese culture , domestication , linguistics , computer science , philosophy , mathematics , archaeology , pure mathematics , machine learning , genetics , biology
As an indispensable part of Chinese science and technology, astronomical technology in the Mongol Yuan Dynasty serves as a link between the development of the preceding periods and the following ones. It is a typical representative of splendid Mongolian culture and national history as well. The translation of Chinese science and technology can not only promote the cultural transmission but it is also of academic value. This article discusses the translation problems and strategies in translating astronomical technology in the Yuan Dynasty. Based on the text type of the technological monographs, and combining the two strategies of domestication and foreignization, this article attempts to render a proper way for the translation in the related field, contributing a share to the construction of China’s foreign discourse system and dissemination of excellent Chinese culture.