Vocapedia
Log inTry for Free

Looking up...

Words

  • Words of the Year
  • Recent Lookups
  • My Dictionary

Languages

  • English
  • Vietnamese
  • Japanese
  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Korean
  • German

Features

  • Words of the Year
  • My Collections List
  • Reviews
  • Learning Resources
  • Community Collections

Learn

  • How It Works
  • Study Guides
  • Language Tips
  • FAQ
  • Getting Started
  • For Individuals
  • For Teachers

Community

  • Forum
  • Blog
  • Help Center
  • Partnerships

About

  • About Vocapedia
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback

Legal

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Accessibility
  • GDPR Compliance
© 2026 Vocapedia. All rights reserved.

文学转译

wén xué zhuǎn yì
noun phrase★Advanced💡 literary translation
technical

The process of translating literary works (e.g., novels, poems) while preserving their artistic, stylistic, and cultural nuances.

《红楼梦》的文学转译在国际上享有盛誉。

The literary translation of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' is renowned internationally.

翻译莎士比亚的作品不仅是语言转换,更是文学转译的艺术。

Translating Shakespeare's works is not just language conversion but an art of literary translation.

💡

Literary translation differs from general translation by prioritizing aesthetic and emotional resonance over literal accuracy.

Collocations

文学转译理论theory of literary translation文学转译实践practice of literary translation文学转译家literary translator

Synonyms

译文文学翻译

Antonyms

机器翻译字面翻译

Related Phrases

意译phrase
free translation
直译phrase
literal translation
译者风格phrase
translator's style

💡Pro Tip

Preserve Cultural Nuances

When translating literary works, prioritize conveying cultural references (e.g., idioms, historical events) over strict word-for-word accuracy.

⚡Gold Rule

Balance Literal and Creative Translation

Aim for a balance between preserving the original text's meaning and adapting it to resonate with the target audience.

📖Word Origin

The term combines '文学' (wénxué, literature) and '转译' (zhuǎnyì, translation/interpretation), reflecting its focus on translating literary works rather than technical or legal texts.

📝Usage Notes

Literary translation often requires creative adaptation to convey the original's tone, rhythm, and cultural context. It is distinct from technical or commercial translation.

Word Breakdown

文学
literature
root
+
转译
translation/interpretation
compound
汉英词典

Learning Progress

Track your learning journey!

• Save words to build your vocabulary

• Monitor your daily streak

• Get personalized review reminders

• See words learned statistics

Log in to access advanced features and track your progress!

Go to Dashboard →

Recent Lookups

The most recent words being looked up. Stay up to date with what language learners are exploring.