Difference between revisions of "Translation Rules and Difficulties (English & Chinese)"
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'''Contextual Errors''' |
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This occurs when the translator understands the words individually but did not take into account the context. For example: |
This occurs when the translator understands the words individually but did not take into account the context. For example: |
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{{test|zho|番茄 1粒 |1 tomato}} |
{{test|zho|番茄 1粒 |1 tomato}} |
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Revision as of 06:23, 17 December 2015
By Darkgaia
In progress
Common Translation Mistakes
Expression Errors
- Vocabulary
Vague Translations
Contextual Errors
(熟词望文生义）
This occurs when the translator understands the words individually but did not take into account the context. For example: (zho) 番茄 1粒 → 1 tomato (zho) 花椰菜（花碎） 少许 → A little broccoli (zho) 蟹柳 1条 → 1 crab meat (willow)
The last one is an example of an error.
Causality Errors
