Research on English Translation of Formula Terms in Shang Han Lun from the Perspective of Conceptual Metaphor
LI Ping
WANG Dongke
XU Jiangyan
Abstract：Shang Han Lun is the earliest extant complete and systematic clinical medical work in the history of Chinese medicine.The 112 formulas recorded in Shang Han Lun are referred to as "classic prescriptions" by later generations and the formula terms contain rich cultural connotations of Chinese medicine.Based on the theory of conceptual metaphor,this paper analyzes the reasons for the formation of metaphor phenomena,connotations,different English translations of formula terms and the translation strategies adopted in the model corpus of Shang Han Lun from Nigel Wiseman's translation and Luo Xiwen's translation in terms of structural,orientation and ontological metaphors.Finally,three translation strategies are summarized:adding annotation,free translation and cultural transformation in order to benefit the research on the English translation of formula terms of Shang Han Lun and the international communication and dissemination of Chinese medicine.
Keywords：Conceptual metaphorFormula termsShang Han LunEnglish translationComparative research
Publication Date：2025-01-27
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：6( 124-129 )