Being English majors, are we merely ‘translators’ of language, or are we something more? Why is it important for us, being English majors, to be well-versed and a somewhat “master” in Chinese culture?
As English major students, we are not merely translators but also disseminators and promoters of Chinese culture. Proficiency in Chinese culture enables us to better spread the excellent traditional Chinese culture to the world, act as a bridge of communication between China and the world, and helps us enhance cultural confidence.
English majors are far more than translators—we are cross-cultural communicators and critical thinkers, contributing in building bridges for Chinese and other different cultures, While facing and absorbing the excellent cultures of foreign countries, we should also better disseminate our traditional culture. Thus, mastering Chinese culture is fundamental to avoiding "cultural aphasia" in international communication, enhancing cross-cultural accuracy, and a key to building personal core competitiveness.
I think we are thinking more, as an english major, learning english can also enhance the culture conmunications between countries. We should learn more about Chinese classic books in english.
As English majors, we're also cultural disseminators. Because mastering Chinese culture is vital. It helps us accurately introduce Chinese culture to the world in English, ensuring the transmission of cultural essence. Also, it boosts our cultural confidence and ability to conduct cross - cultural comparisons and research.
We are growing in Chinese Culture. We learn English,study and understand it,translate between English and Chinese. By the way.We spread our value and culture toward the world.
What we do is not just translation, but more about spreading culture, learning Chinese culture well can make us better to spread deep Meaning in our culture. Tell our own story well,take the initiative in cultural dissemination.
Because we are Chinese, and we are English majors. We are the people of our country who communicate and speak out in the world, to spread and promote the excellent traditional culture.
I think we are something more. As an English major, we need to communicate with others in English.Sometimes, we also need to introduce Chinese culture for foreigners that is important to our national influence.
Being English major s, it is not merely about translating languages, but more importantly, translating Chinese into a more concise and understandable way to make it easier for people to grasp the meaning intended by Chinese.
1. English majors are more than just "language translators"—they are cultural bridges and cross-cultural communicators, who need to interpret the cultural connotations behind words rather than merely converting languages.
2. Mastering Chinese culture is crucial for three reasons: First, to avoid distorted translations of cultural concepts. Second, to accurately tell Chinese stories to the world instead of only passively absorbing English culture.
We are not only translators, but also disseminators of culture. The spread of traditional culture is the mission of our students in China. Only when China culture goes out will the world trust China.
we are not merely the translators but the engineers bridging the gap between Chinese and English culture. And the reason why we need to master English and be profound in Chinese culutere is our mission as an English major.
I think it's important for English major's' students to learn what AI can not make, such as getting to know how the English natives make words and sentences. Also, we can learn more majors to enrich our knowledge. Further more, we should use English to tell "China Story" well.
We are not merely translators. It's important for us to master Chinses culture because Its' the foundation on which we convey our culture to the world.
Being English majors,we'll learn some western cultures.So if we have a good understanding of Chinese culture,it is beneficial to spread the Chinese culture,tell Chinese stories.