A Study on the Problems and Methods of Chinese to English Translation of Public Signs from the Perspective of Skopos Theory: A Case Study of Scenic Spots in Shandong

Yinghui Dou, Zhonghui Zhao

Article ID: 6614
Vol 7, Issue 5, 2024

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Abstract


Public signs are special linguistic symbols with the functions of directing, prompting, and warning the public. However, as far as
the current situation of Shandong’s scenic spots is concerned, there are many errors in the translation of their public signs. This thesis takes
some scenic spots in Shandong as the research object, analyzes the problems in the translation of public signs in Shandong scenic spots from
some perspectives on the skopos theory, and then proposes useful translation methods, aiming to promote the translation quality of public
signs.

Keywords


Skopos Theory; Translation Methods; Public Signs

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.18686/ijmss.v7i5.6614

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