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How to translate terms and names in the Honglou meng consistently?

Let's agree upon the translation

Abbreviations:

  • HM David Hawkes and John Minford
  • YY Gladys Yang and Yang Xianyi

Terms and Names

  • Zhen Shiyin = HM Zhen Shiyin = YY Zhen Shiyin = WE Hidden Truth
  • Jia Yucun
  • Nüwa Nvwa 女娲
  • Jia Baoyu 賈寶玉 贾宝玉 = HM Jia Bao-yu = YY = WE Precious Jade
  • Jiao Xing = HM Lucky = WE Lucky
  • ...