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翻译腔
fān yì qiāng
translationese
这篇文章充满了翻译腔，读起来很不自然。
This article is full of translationese and sounds very unnatural.
informal
A style of language that is overly literal or unnatural due to direct translation from another language, often lacking fluency or idiomatic expression.
这句翻译腔很重的句子让人摸不着头脑。
The sentence with heavy translationese is confusing.
避免翻译腔的关键在于理解源语言和目标语言的文化差异。
The key to avoiding translationese is understanding cultural differences between source and target languages.
Commonly used in linguistics and translation studies to describe unnatural phrasing caused by word-for-word translation.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Avoiding Translationese
Read widely in the target language to internalize natural phrasing. Compare multiple translations of the same text to see how professionals handle idiomatic expressions.
Gold Rule
Translationese vs. Literal Translation
Literal translation is a method; translationese is the unnatural result. Always aim for natural expression in the target language.
Word Origin
The term combines '翻译' (fān yì, meaning 'translation') and '腔' (qiāng, meaning 'style' or 'tone'), referring to the unnatural linguistic style resulting from literal translation.
Usage Notes
Translationese is often criticized in professional translation but may be unavoidable in certain contexts like technical manuals. It highlights the importance of cultural adaptation in translation.
Word Breakdown
翻译
translation
root腔
style/tone
suffix汉英词典