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China Terminology ›› 2010, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (2): 45-47.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-8578.2010.02.011

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Analysis of the Metaphorical Meanings of “shanzhai” and Its Translation

YIN Yan   

  • Received:2009-12-09 Published:2010-06-23

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Abstract: The most popular internet slang in 2008 must be “shanzhai”, which extends from “shanzhai products” to “shanzhai phenomenon” and “shanzhai culture”.The translation of “shanzhai” becomes a top concern for translators.The author attempts to analyze the metaphorical meanings of “shanzhai” and its translation from the perspectives of context.

Key words: shanzhai, metaphorical meaning, context, translation

CLC Number:  (术语规范及交流)