Analysis of English Translation of Chinese Cuisine from the Perspective of Cultural Difference ‐‐ A Case Study of Shandong Cuisine

Jianbin Zhu ； Yu Chen

《International Journal of Social Science and Education Research》 5卷9期 (2022/09) Pp. 395-400

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202209_5(9).0056

摘要

Chinese food culture is extensive and profound around the world. Shandong cuisine, as one of the four major cuisines in China, has a long history. This paper mainly analyzes the differences between Chinese and Western food culture and takes Shandong cuisine as an example to put forward several specific methods of English translation of Shandong cuisine, such as literal translation, free translation and transliteration, starting from its naming methods and characteristics of cuisines. It aims to enable foreigners to understand the meaning of each cuisine, its raw materials, cooking methods, etc., and understand the profound cultural connotation of cuisines while tasting Chinese food. Standard English translation of cuisine also contributes to the spread of Chinese food culture.

關鍵字

Food culture ； Shandong cuisine ； Cuisine translation

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