YANFU TRANSLATION PRINCIPLES: 信，达，雅
Keywords:
Yan Fu, Tianyanlun, Huxley, Yu Qian, Tytler, Zheng, Tickell, Byron, Homer, Xin, Da, Ya, Yip, Kumaraiva, Bian Zhilin, Hermeneutic, Ye Weilian, I Cheng, Jin Zhi yu yue.Abstract
In the process of translation, the views expressed and the theories developed, as well as the proper application of the Xin (faithfulness), Da (expressiveness), and Ya (elegance) principles, emphasize that translation is not merely the act of transferring words from one language to another, but rather a process of cultural and national exchange. It is understood as an art that requires mastery, where the translator must possess a profound knowledge not only of both languages but also of the cultures they represent — a delicate and intricate matter indeed.
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