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笔头翻译
bǐ tóu fān yì
What does "笔头翻译" mean in English?
written translation这份合同需要笔头翻译成英文。
This contract needs to be translated into English in writing.
How to use "笔头翻译" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
Translation performed by writing out the target language version, as opposed to oral or machine translation.
他负责笔头翻译这份技术文档。
He is responsible for the written translation of this technical document.
笔头翻译通常比口译更精确。
Written translation is usually more accurate than interpreting.
Refers specifically to the act of translating text, emphasizing the written output rather than oral delivery.
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Pro Tip
Distinguishing '笔头翻译' from '口头翻译'
Use '笔头翻译' when the output must be in written form (e.g., documents, contracts). Use '口头翻译' for live interpretation during meetings or speeches.
Word Origin
Combines '笔头' (bǐ tóu, meaning 'written form' or 'in writing') with '翻译' (fān yì, meaning 'translation'). The term emerged in modern Chinese to distinguish written translation from oral interpretation.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in professional, academic, and legal contexts to specify the mode of translation. Avoid using for informal or casual contexts where '翻译' alone suffices.
Word Breakdown
笔头
written form or in writing
compound翻译
translation
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