In the life of a beginner Chinese translator, there are a number of issues and mess (related to translation) that he/she has to go through each day. Chinese language is actually among those global languages that are highly demanded in this globalized
and digitalized era. Hence, business owners invest considerably for getting their documents translated into/from Chinese. So, being a Chinese translator, it is your duty and responsibility to make sure that the translation should not be messier for the business owner, who is paying you money for the translation assignment. You need to solve the mess or translation issues on your own.
Here are some tips, using which you can easily deliver quality to your client:
First of all, you must understand that simplicity is the key in translation. According to a global Chinese translation company, some translators try to explain the text in detail. In such an effort, they make the language of the text, very complicated and difficult to understand. So, you should avoid this.
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Word to word translation is another issue that is generally seen with the translators. This is actually an issue in itself. Do not translate every word by word, as they do not reveal the exact meaning of the original text.
Consulting a dictionary is an easy way to make sure that the words or phrases that you use are correct top the maximum possible extent. Some translators consider it wrong. However, it is pretty ok to use it. Atleast it better than making mistakes in the translations.
Last but not the least; pay maximum attention to the meaning of the original text. The basic need of translation is only to understand the meaning of the text. Thus, your major concern should be the meaning of the text on priority basis. So, as a translator, you should keep the translation simple and devoid of any confusion, mess or issue. Issues occur, when you are lacking somewhere. Use these tips and don’t give a chance to your client to point a finger of the quality of your translation. [ Must Read: http://www.tridindia.com/interview-forchinese-translation-prepare-these-4-questions/ ]
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