Cult Ov Fin Exam Spring 2025

第九讲：旗袍文化与游戏文化 Session Nine: Cheongsam Culture and Game Culture

旗袍文化与翻译 Clothing: Cheongsam and Translation

旗袍作为中国传统服饰的代表，其名称通常音译为"cheongsam"(粤语发音)或"qipao"(普通话发音)，译者需了解这两种译法的使用语境，如在国际时尚领域"cheongsam"更为常见，而学术文章中可能两者并用并说明其语源。

As a representative of traditional Chinese clothing, the name of qipao is usually transliterated as "cheongsam" (Cantonese pronunciation) or "qipao" (Mandarin pronunciation). Translators need to understand the usage context of these two translations. For example, "cheongsam" is more common in the international fashion field, while academic articles may use both and explain their etymology.

旗袍的历史演变中包含丰富的文化信息，翻译时需准确表达不同历史时期旗袍的特点，如满族旗袍、1920年代的改良旗袍、1930年代的上海风格旗袍等，避免将不同时期的特征混淆。

The historical evolution of qipao contains rich cultural information. The characteristics of qipao in different historical periods need to be accurately expressed in translation, such as Manchu qipao, improved qipao in the 1920s, Shanghai-style qipao in the 1930s, etc., avoiding confusion of features from different periods.

旗袍工艺和结构术语的翻译需特别注意专业准确性，如将"盘扣"译为"Chinese knot buttons/pankou buttons"而非简单的"buttons"，将"琵琶襟"译为"overlapping front closure/pipa front"而非简单的"collar"，以准确表达其独特的结构特点。

Special attention should be paid to professional accuracy in the translation of qipao craftsmanship and structure terminology. For example, "pan kou" can be translated as "Chinese knot buttons/pankou buttons" rather than simply "buttons," and "pipa jin" as "overlapping front closure/pipa front" rather than simply "collar," to accurately express their unique structural features.

翻译旗袍文化相关内容时，需关注性别视角和文化身份的敏感问题，既要避免东方主义的刻板印象（如将旗袍简单地与"exotic Oriental femininity"联系），也要准确传达旗袍在中国现代女性身份建构中的复杂角色。

When translating qipao culture-related content, attention should be paid to sensitive issues of gender perspective and cultural identity. It is necessary to avoid Orientalist stereotypes (such as simply associating qipao with "exotic Oriental femininity") and accurately convey the complex role of qipao in the construction of modern Chinese female identity.

口译涉及旗袍主题时，译者需熟悉面料、花纹、剪裁等专业术语，如将"缎面"译为"satin"，"盘金云纹"译为"gold-embroidered cloud pattern"等，同时了解旗袍在不同场合（正式社交、日常穿着、艺术表演等）的文化含义，以准确传达相关语境。

When interpretation involves qipao themes, interpreters need to be familiar with professional terms such as fabrics, patterns, cutting, etc., such as translating "duan mian" as "satin," "pan jin yun wen" as "gold-embroidered cloud pattern," etc., while understanding the cultural meanings of qipao in different occasions (formal social, daily wear, artistic performance, etc.), to accurately convey the relevant context.

重要词汇 | Key Vocabulary

中文拼音英文旗袍 qípáo cheongsam/qipao

盘扣 pánkòu Chinese knot buttons/pankou buttons

琵琶襟 pípájī noverlapping front closure/pipa front

缎面 duànmiàn satin

开衩 kāichà side slit

立领 lì lǐng mandarin collar/stand-up collar

改良旗袍 gǎiliáng qípáo modified qipao

旗人服饰 qírén fúshì Manchu clothing

剪裁 jiǎn cái cutting/tailoring

手工缝制 shǒugōng féngzhì hand-sewn/handcrafted

黑神话：悟空与翻译 Black Myth: Wukong and Translation

《黑神话：悟空》作为基于中国古典名著《西游记》的游戏作品，其翻译需特别注意中国传统文化元素的准确表达，如游戏中的神话人物、法术、武器等需结合原著背景进行翻译，避免与西方奇幻概念混淆。

As a game based on the Chinese classical masterpiece "Journey to the West," the translation of "Black Myth: Wukong" needs to pay special attention to the accurate expression of traditional Chinese cultural elements. Mythological characters, spells, weapons, etc., in the game need to be translated in combination with the background of the original work, avoiding confusion with Western fantasy concepts.

游戏术语与中国传统文化术语的结合是翻译的重点，如将游戏中的技能系统"法相天地"译为"Divine Transformation"时，需注意保留其佛教文化背景，必要时通过注释或游戏内说明传达其文化内涵。

The combination of game terminology and traditional Chinese cultural terminology is the focus of translation. For example, when translating the skill system "fa xiang tian di" in the game as "Divine Transformation," attention should be paid to retaining its Buddhist cultural background, with its cultural connotations conveyed through annotations or in-game explanations when necessary.

游戏中的文言表达和诗词引用在翻译时需特别注意语体风格，如游戏角色的对话可能模仿古代语言风格，翻译时既要保持其古雅氛围，又要确保现代玩家能够理解，可采用适度古风的英语表达来再现这种效果。

Special attention should be paid to stylistic style in the translation of classical Chinese expressions and poetry quotations in the game. For example, the dialogue of game characters may imitate ancient language style. When translating, it is necessary to maintain its elegant atmosphere while ensuring that modern players can understand it. Moderately archaic English expressions can be used to reproduce this effect.

游戏视觉元素中的中国传统文化符号，如建筑风格、服饰设计、器物形象等，在涉及这些元素的描述文本翻译时，需准确使用相应的专业术语，如将游戏中的"飞檐斗拱"译为"flying eaves and dougong brackets"而非简单的"Chinese roof"。

For traditional Chinese cultural symbols in game visual elements, such as architectural style, costume design, implement images, etc., when translating descriptive texts involving these elements, corresponding professional terms need to be used accurately. For example, "fei yan dou gong" in the game can be translated as "flying eaves and dougong brackets" rather than simply "Chinese roof."

口译涉及游戏和中国传统文化结合的内容时，译者需同时熟悉游戏术语和中国文化术语，了解原著《西游记》的经典英译本如Arthur Waley的《Monkey》中的译名选择，在专业游戏术语和传统文化表达之间找到平衡，确保不同背景的听众都能理解。

When interpretation involves content combining games and traditional Chinese culture, interpreters need to be familiar with both game terminology and Chinese cultural terminology, understand the translation choices in classic English translations of the original "Journey to the West" such as Arthur Waley's "Monkey," find a balance between professional game terminology and traditional cultural expressions, and ensure that audiences with different backgrounds can understand.

重要词汇 | Key Vocabulary

中文拼音英文黑神话：悟空 Hēi shénhuà: Wùkōng Black Myth: Wukong

西游记 Xī yóujì Journey to the West

孙悟空 Sūn Wùkōng Sun Wukong/Monkey King

法术 fǎ shù spells/magic

法相天地 fǎ xiàng tiān dì Divine Transformation

筋斗云 jīn dǒu yún Somersault Cloud

如意金箍棒 rú yì jīn gū bàng Ruyi Jingu Bang/Compliant Golden-hooped Rod

妖怪 yāoguài demons/monsters

修为 xiūwéi cultivation level

神通 shéntōng divine powers/supernatural abilities

第九讲测验 Session Nine Quiz

1. 旗袍这一服饰名称有哪两种常见的英文译法？它们各自的使用语境有何不同？What are the two common English translations of the clothing name "qipao"? What are the differences in their usage contexts?
2. 翻译旗袍工艺术语如"盘扣"、"琵琶襟"时应注意哪些专业性问题？What professional issues should be noted when translating qipao craftsmanship terms such as "pan kou" and "pipa jin"?
3. 《黑神话：悟空》作为基于《西游记》的游戏，在翻译相关内容时应特别注意哪些文化因素？As a game based on "Journey to the West," what cultural factors should be specially noted when translating content related to "Black Myth: Wukong"?
4. 游戏中的文言表达和古风对话在翻译时有哪些特殊挑战？译者可采取什么策略？What special challenges do classical Chinese expressions and archaic dialogues in games have in translation? What strategies can translators adopt?
5. 在翻译旗袍文化相关内容时，如何避免东方主义的刻板印象？请给出具体建议。How can Orientalist stereotypes be avoided when translating qipao culture-related content? Please give specific suggestions.