红色在中西文化中的内涵差异及其翻译策略(8)

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

it to describe the woman‘s youth and beauty appearance, such as “红粉佳人”、“红颜知已”, the young girl‘s room is called as“朱阁”，the writing paper is known as “红笺”. The powder used to make up a person ,which is called“朱粉”,In addition, “红”is a symbol of the meaning of ―health‖, it obviously reflected in China, for example, when it comes to a boy or a girl‘s red face, meaning that he (or she) is beautiful; ―红光满面‖means a person in a good and healthy physical condition, whose face with ruddy cheek and look good. In English, when describing a person‘s health, they need not to use the word of ―red‖, but use rosy cheeks (红光满面), in the pink condition (身体健康). 2.1.2.4 The Symbol of Prosperity and Success

People are fond of “红”，it embodies the pursuit of spiritual and material of the Chinese people. ―Red‖ is the most commonly used in our country that can express the meaning of one of color word. From the old to the young, they all have a deep interest and affection in red, “红”means smooth and success in Chinese, such as ―红运‖, ―开门红‖, ―满堂红‖, etc. all these shows smooth and very good luck; In the stock market also use “红利”,“分红”,“开门红”and so on, those words are used to express all things goes best. If your name on the ―红榜‖, of course，means that you have achieved success in one aspect and get the public's approval; If you are famous of acting, became a ―红角儿‖, or singing made you known to everyone, became a ―红歌星‖, that means you have very popular with the audience. In English-speaking countries, ―red‖ have very few in this connotation. The word ―red shirt‖ is not represent a winner, but that refers to the scores is bad and sports skills are excellent in American university students. 2.1.2.5 A Symbol of Loyalty and Revolution

In the traditional Beijing Opera, Guanyu‘s face symbolizes the qualities of his loyalty and upright；in Chinese, ―赤胆忠心，碧血丹心‖also used to describe people's loyalty and justice.;“红”symbolizes the meaning of revolutionary with commendatory term and progress, besides, ―红‖ is closely linked with the blood, it symbolizes dauntless national integrity、the spirit of patriotism、strong revolutionary will and the communist ideal. In ancient China, farmers organize a army named ―赤眉军‖；in modern times,“红军”,“红色娘子军”,“红色政权”,“红卫兵”as revolutionary words are known to every family. Now we also easily find in our country that there are still a lot of political meanings ,which are related to "红". Such as the national flag of China is a red flag with five stars, the national emblem of China is red, and the meetings of the communist party of China are decorated in red. ―红枫‖ is a symbol of revolutionary enthusiasm, ―红烛‖ means the spirit of dedication, etc. During the "cultural revolution", even apply ―红海洋‖to signify revolution. In short, in our country ―红‖ represents the Chinese people's indomitable spirit and strong national spirit. 2.1.2.6 The Symbol of Exorcisms and Peace

In the traditional custom, in one's year of birth considered in relation to the12 Terrestrial Branches, regardless of adult or child ,they will buy a red belt that commonly known as“扎红”, the child will wear red vest and red trousers ,people think in this way it could hasten lucky and eliminate all catastrophe. Today this