Abstract:

In order to understand the tendency of standardization and diversification of TCM term translation more clearly, this study analyzes the influence and restraints of international context on TCM term translation from two aspects of social background and situational context. Based on the analysis of the dominance, complexity and difference of TCM term translation standards, we think that the concept of “diversity” is the compensation for the core concept of “standardization”, which helps to improve the rationality and standardization of TCM term translation. Based on three types of texts (TCM classics, works and textbooks) and TCM teaching practice, we also explored the varying degree of difference in the terminology translation standard under these communication contexts.

Key words: Translation of TCM terms, Terminology Standardization, Diversity of Translation, International Context