红色在中西文化中的内涵差异及其翻译策略(4)

The Differences of the Connotation of the Color Red and Their Translation Strategies红色在中西文化中的内涵差异及其翻译策略

Contents

Introduction..........................................................1

1. The Relationship between Language and Culture..........................1

2. The Connotation of the Color Red .....................................2

2.1 Chinese culture and ―红‖...............................2

2.1.1 Advocating the Historical Origin of Red...........................2

2.1.2Concrete Performance of Advocating Red..........................2

2.1.2.1 The Symbol of Authority and Dignity..........................2

2.1.2.2 The Symbol of Festival and Lively..........................3

2.1.2.3 The Symbol of Beauty and Health........................3

2.1.2.4 The Symbol of Prosperity and Success.........................4

2.1.2.5 A Symbol of Loyalty and Revolution..........................4

2.1.2.6 The Symbol of Exorcisms and Peace..........................4

2.2 Western Culture and ―Red‖.........................................5

2.2.1 The Main Reason for Hating Red................................5

2.2.2 Specific Performance of Hate Red...............................5

2.2.2.1 The Symbol of Blood and Violence...........................5

2.2.2.2 The Symbol of Debauchery and Obscenity......................5

2.2.2.3 The Symbol of Danger and Warming.........................6

2.2.2.4 The Symbol of Unpopular..............................6

3. Properly Policies Should Be Taken in Translation..........................7

3.1 Literal Translation................................................7

3.2 Free Translation..................................................8

3.3 Substitution Method..............................................9

3.4 Mutual Substitution Method of Basic Color Terms and Real Color.........10

Conclusion..........................................................10

Bibliography........................................................12

Acknowledgement....................................................13