四六级中国文化翻译

第一篇：四六级中国文化翻译

1.长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一。如果你到了中国却没去过长城，就像到了巴黎没有去看埃菲尔铁塔，或者就像到了埃及没有去看金字塔一样。人们常说：“不到长城非好汉。”实际上，长城最初只是一些断断续续的城墙，直到秦朝统一中国后才将其连城长城。然而，今天我们看到的长城——东起山海关，西至嘉峪关——大部分都是在明代修建的。

The Great Wall is one of the wonders of the world that was created by human beings.If you come to China without climbing the Great Wall, it's just like going to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower;or going to Egypt without paying a visit to the Pyramids.As it is often quoted by people, “He who doest not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” In fact, it began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become the “Great Wall” until the Qin Dynasty.However, the wall we see today, starting from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayuguan Pass in the west, was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty.2.要了解中国文化，就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解。中国地方戏种类很多，其中京剧是一个具有代表性的剧种。作为一个独立的剧种，京剧的诞生大约是在1840年至I860年。京剧是在吸收其他地方戏营养的基础上形成的。京剧有明确的角色分工。在念白上用北京方言；在音乐上以胡琴为主要伴奏乐器。由于京剧是在融合各种地方戏之精华的基础上形成的，所以它不仅为北京的观众所钟爱，也受到全国人民的喜爱。

To understand the Chinese culture, you have to know something about the Chinese opera culture.In China, there are many kinds of local operas, among which Peking Opera is a representative one.As an independent opera form, Peking Opera was approximately born between 1840 and 1860.Peking opera originated from absorbing the essentials of other local operas.In Peking Opera there is a clear division of roles.The spoken parts are in Beijing dialect;and huqin is the main accompaniment instrument.Since Peking Opera has combined the cream of various local operas, it is enjoyed not only by Beijing audience, but also by people all over the country.难点精析：

1.要了解中国文化，就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解：该句没有给出明确的主语，因而在翻译时要注意：增译主语you。“中国的戏曲文化”可译为the Chinese opera culture。

2.中国地方戏种类很多，其中京剧是一个具有代表性的剧种：该句在翻译时可以采用非限定性定语从句结构。该句可译为：In China, there are many kinds of local operas, among which Peking Opera is a representative one.注意此处为了避免在前后分句中重复使用名词opera而在后半句中使用了名词性替代词 one。3.京剧是在吸收其他地方戏营养的基础上形成的：“在„„的基础上形成”如果直接译为be formed on the I basis of...会稍显生硬，因而可以灵活译为originate from...。“地方戏”可以直译为local opera。4.念白：“念白”指的是中国戏曲中人物的独白或者两者的对话，因而此处在翻译时可将其灵活译为the spoken parts。

5.胡琴：这一特有名词在英文中并没有直接对应的词汇或表达，因而可以采用汉语拼音表示。

6.“the cream of…”: …的精华；…的精英

第二篇：四六级翻译

四六级翻译

1.中国酒文化

Chinese wine culture

中国人在7000年以前就开始用谷物酿酒。总的来说，不管是古代还是现代，酒都和中国文化息息相关。长久以来，中国的酒文化在人们生活中一直扮演着重要的角色。我们的祖先在写诗时以酒助兴，在宴会中和亲朋好友敬酒。作为一种文化形式，酒文化也是普通百姓生活不可分割的部分，比如生日宴会，送别晚宴，婚礼庆典等。

Chinese people began to make spirits with grains seven thousand years ago.Generally speaking, wine has a close connection with culture in china in both ancient and modern times.Chinese wine culture has been playing a quite important role in Chinese people’s life for a time.Our Chinese ancestors used wine to enjoy themselves while writing poetry,or to make a toast to their 中国酒文化

Chinese wine culture

中国人在7000年以前就开始用谷物酿酒。总的来说，不管是古代还是现代，酒都和中国文化息息相关。长久以来，中国的酒文化在人们生活中一直扮演着重要的角色。我们的祖先在写诗时以酒助兴，在宴会中和亲朋好友敬酒。作为一种文化形式，酒文化也是普通百姓生活不可分割的部分，比如生日宴会，送别晚宴，婚礼庆典等。

Chinese people began to make spirits with grains seven thousand years ago.Generally speaking, wine has a close connection with culture in china in both ancient and modern times.Chinese wine culture has been playing a quite important role in Chinese people’s life for a time.Our Chinese ancestors used wine to enjoy themselves while writing poetry,or to make a toast to their relatives and friends during a feast.Wine culture ,as a kind of culture form ,is also an inseparable part in the life of ordinary Chinese people such as birthday party ,farewell dinner ,wedding,etc.relatives and friends during a feast.Wine culture ,as a kind of culture form ,is also an inseparable part in the life of ordinary Chinese people such as birthday party ,farewell dinner ,wedding,etc.2.中国书法

Chinese Calligraphy

中国书法历史悠久，它不仅是汉字的传统书写形式，也是体现自我修养和自我表达的艺术。作者的内心通过美妙的字体得以体现。书法在中国艺术中拥有举足轻重的地位，因为它影响到了其它的中国艺术形式，比如古典诗歌，雕塑，传统音乐及舞蹈，建筑及手工艺品。作为传统的艺术瑰宝，中国书法被全世界人民所喜爱，且越来越受到欢迎。

Characters Chinese calligraphy is not only a traditional Chinese characters writing with a long history ,but also an art of self-expression.Inner world of the help of beautiful Chinese script.Chinese calligraphy plays an important role in Chinese art ,for it has influenced other Chinese artistic forms like classical poetry ,sculpture ,traditional music and dance ,architecture and handicrafts.As a treasured artistic form of Chinese culture,Chinese calligraphy is enjoyed by people throughout the world and is becoming more and more popular.3.中国山水画

Landscape Painting

山水画一直以来都被誉为中国绘画的最高境界。它品位高端，很受欢迎。一般意义上，中国山水画被认为是书法，绘画及诗歌的结合或延伸。汉语“山水”这个词是由“山”和“水”两个汉字组成，且与道教的哲学思想相联系，它强调的是人与自然的和谐。中国画家描绘的不总是真实的世界，他们呈现出来的是自己想象出来的风景，这些风景不再只是对眼前世界的描绘，而是画家内在思想的写照。因此，人们认为欣赏山水画除了可以很好地了解画家的内心世界之外，还可以净化自己的灵魂。

Landscape painting is traditionally considered as the highest form of Chinese painting styles.It is very popular and is associated with refined scholarly taste.Chinese Landscape painting in general is seen as a combination or extension of calligraphy ,painting ,and poetry.The Chinese term for “landscape” is made up of two characters meaning “mountains and water”.It is linked with the philosophy of Daoism ,which emphasizes harmony with the natural world.Chinese artists do not usually paint real place but imaginary landscape which is no longer about the description of conveying the inner mind.People therefore believe that looking at landscape painting is a good way to realize the artist’s inner heart as well as a way to purify their souls.4.中国戏曲

Chinese Opera

在中国，戏曲是一种很流行的戏剧形式，一般来说，可以追溯到唐朝时期，当时的皇帝唐玄宗创立了“梨园”。如今，许多外国人也很喜欢中国的戏曲。最吸引他们的则是独有风格-脸谱，它不仅是戏曲中的一大亮点，同时还要求独特的绘画技艺。每个演员脸上夸张的扮相代表其扮演的角色的性格和命运。熟知戏曲的观众通过观察演员的脸谱和服装就可以知道角色背后的故事。通常红色脸谱代表忠诚与勇敢；黑色代表凶猛；黄色和白色代表口是心非；金色和银色代表神秘。对于中国人，特别是老年人，欣赏戏曲是他们的一大乐趣。

Chinese Opera is a popular form of drama in China.In general ,it dates back to the Tang Dynasty with Emperor XuanZhong ,who founded the “Pear Garden”.Now Chinese opera is warmly welcomed by many foreign people.What appeals foreigners most might be the distinctive style of facial make-up, which is one of the highlights and requires distinctive designs are painted on each performer’s face to symbolize a character’s personality,and fate.Audiences who are familiar with opera can know the story by observing the facial painting as well as the costumes.Generally,a red face represents loyalty and bravery;a black face ,rough;yellow and white faces,duplicity;and golden and silver faces,mystery.For Chinese,especially older folks, to listen to opera is a real pleasure.5.京剧

Peking Opera

京剧是中国的一种传统艺术。它是中国戏曲的一种，诞生于1790年四大徽班（Four Great Anhui Troupes）入京表演的时候。19世纪中期得到快速发展，到清朝达到全盛阶段。京剧被看成是中国的文化瑰宝之一。虽然它被称为京剧，但是它的发源地却是中国的安徽省和湖北省。京剧起初是宫廷表演艺术，而后才慢慢普及到民间。在数百年前，京剧作为一种新的戏曲形式，无论在哪进行表演，都饱受欢迎。而在现代社会中，包括京剧在内的传统戏曲却不大能被年轻人接受，面临着巨大的生存危机。

Peking opera is a traditional art in china.It is a kind of Chinese opera which was born when the Four Great Anhui Troupes came to Beijing in 1790,arose in the mod-19th century and was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty.Peking opera is widely regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Although it is called Beijing opera,its originally staged for the court and came into the public later.Hundreds of years ago,as a new drama form,wherever it was performed,it would be warmly welcomed.Unfortunately,in the modern world,traditional operas including Peking Opera have to face the existential crisis,because they are not easily accepted by younger generations.6.昆曲 Kunqu Opera

昆曲是中国古老戏曲中的一种，起源于江苏昆山，拥有600多年的历史。它是连接过去与现在，中国与世界的纽带，对现今中国的戏曲形式，包括川剧与京剧在内，都产生了重要的影响。昆曲蕴育了各种意象美，从音乐，舞蹈到诗歌，人们的精神世界甚至中国人的灵魂，都有所体现。正因为如此，昆曲在过去广受欢迎，也成了中国文化遗产中最珍贵的部分。但是现在，昆曲不仅面临着来自大众流行文化的挑战，而且年轻人也对其缺乏兴趣。只有进行适当的保护，昆曲才能拥有美好的未来。

Kunqu Opera,which originated in the Kunshan region of Jiangsu province,is one of China’s classical operas with a history of more than 600 years.Kunqu Opera serves as a link between past and present,China and the world.It has exerted a dominant influence on recent forms of opera in China,including the Sichuan and Beijing operas.Kunqu Opera embraced every imaginable beauty,from music and dance,to poetry and people’s spirit world and even very soul of the Chinese nation,so that Kunqu Opera is facing competition from mass culture and a lack of interest amongst the young.It can only have a bright future when it is protected in a proper way.7.唐诗 Poems of the Tang Dynasty

唐代，是中国古典诗歌的鼎盛时期，在不到300年的时间里，涌现出了许多著名的诗人和诗作。清朝时编辑的《全唐诗》（Poems of the Tang Dynasty)已收录2200多位诗人创作的48900多首诗歌。这些诗歌让人们深入了解到当时社会生活的各个方面。中国人很喜欢唐诗，就连小孩子也能背出几首，如李白的《静夜思》（Thoughts in the Silent Night)，杜甫的《春夜喜雨》(Good Rain on a Spring Night)等等。唐诗不仅是中国古代文学史上最光辉的一页，而且也是人类文化史中的一个奇迹。

The Tang Dynasty witnessed the peak of Chinese ancient poetry,with many renowned poets and famous woeks appearing over a period of less than 300 years.Pomes of the Tang Dynasty edited during the Qing Dynasty has collected more than 48900 poems written by over 2200 poets.These poems provide an insight into all aspects of the social life of the period.Chinese people are very foud of Tang poetry ,and even children can recite some from memory,such as Thoughts in the Silent Night by Li Bai,Good Rain on a Spring Night by Du Fu ,etc.Tang poetry not only serves as a most brilliant page in the history of ancient Chinese literature,but is also a miracle in the history of human culture.8.中国武术 Chinese Martial Arts/Kunfu

中国武术拥有悠久的历史，在中国广为流行。受中国古典美学所提倡的刚柔并济的影响，中国武术形成了自己的审美标准。现在很多人习武是为了健康，娱乐和竞技。为了更好地传承这一古老的技艺，全国各地开设有很多的武术俱乐部和协会。自1980年起，一大批的武术专业的毕业生被分配到学校里教授武术。现在很多专家通过将搏斗技巧和健康结合到一起，试着将武术变为一项科学的运动。他们希望有一天，武术可以作为一项赛事纳入奥运会中。

Chinese martial arts enjoy a long history and great popularity in China.Influenced by ancient Chinese aesthetics which advocated a balance between hardness and softness,Chinese martial arts have formed their own aesthetic standards.Today,many people practice it to pursue heath,entertainment and competition.In order to inherit the ancient art,many martial arts clubs and associations have been established across China.Since 1980,a large number of graduates majoring in martial arts have been assigned to teach martial arts into a scientific sport by combining fighting skills with heath.They hope that one day martial arts will become a sport event at the Olympic Games.9.长城

The Great Wall

长城，作为中国的象征之一，不仅是中国的奇迹，也是整个世界的奇迹。它始建于春秋战国时期，秦始皇统一中国后，连结了各段长城以抵御外敌入侵。先纯的长城遗迹主要为建于14世纪的明长城。长城有着两千多年的历史，于1987年被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产。现如今，长城仍是世界上最受欢迎的景点之一。

As one of the symbols of China, the Great Wall is a wonder not only to China but also to the whole world.The Great Wall was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period.After the unification of China,the first Emperor of Qing linked up different sections of the walls to prevent the invasion of the enemies.The present preserved Great Wall of China is the major parts built in the 14th century,called Ming Great Wall.With a long history of more than 2000 years,the Great Wall of China was listed as World Heritage by UNESCO in 1987.Until now,the Great Wall is still one of the most popular attractions in the world.10.故宫

The Imperial Palace

故宫又名紫禁城，位于北京市中心，占地面积72万平方米。它拥有众多的庭院，四面有高墙和护城河保护。明清两代的皇帝和他们的家眷以及数百名宫女，太监曾在这里居住。紫禁城于明朝1420年建成，普通百姓不能进入。在924年清朝末代皇帝被逐出故宫后，故宫与1925年变成了故宫博物院并对外开放。

Standing/Lying in the center of Beijing,the Imperial Palace, also known as the Forbidden City,covers an area of 72000 square meters.It consists of dozens of courtyards and is protected by high walls and amoat on all four sides.The emperors of two dynasties,the Ming and the Qing,lived here with their families and hundreds of court ladies and palace eunuchs.The Forbidden City was completed in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty,which was been open tothe public after the last emperor of the Qing Dynasty was driven out of the Palace in 1924.

第三篇：英语四六级翻译

2、长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一

The Great Wall is one of the wonders of the world created by human beings!If you come to China without climbing the Great Wall, it's just like going to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower;or going to Egypt without visiting the Pyramids!People often say, “He who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” In fact, it began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become the “Great Wall” until the Qin Dynasty.However, the wall we see today, starting from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayunguan Pass in the west, was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty.3、改革开放30 年来，随着中国逐渐崛起成为政治

As China is rising as a political and economic world power, thanks to its three-decade reform and opening up, more and more people in overseas countries start to learn Chinese and turn to a Confucius Institute in their own countries as their first choice in learning Chinese language and Chinese culture.// During the learning process, the learners develop their interest in this ancient land, whose civilization is so vastly different from theirs.And the learners have opportunities to learn about Chinese philosophy, art, architecture, medicine and catering culture and experience first-hand the splendors of this venerable civilization.// As the second culture, Chinese culture has enriched the life and world outlook of the learners.This trend, so to speak, is gathering momentum and is there to stay.Apart from their love for Chinese cuisine, more and more American learners of Chinese language are turning to Chinese acupuncture, herbal medicines and martial arts.// They are also interested in Kongfu films, fashions and crafts.Seemingly outlandish words such as dim sum, ginseng, gingko, oolong cha have crept into their everyday language.The latest Chinese cultural icons to make its impact there are Taoism, an ancient school of thought, and fengshui, an ancient art of placement.//

11、中国新年是中国最重要的传统节日，在中国也被称为春节

Chinese New Year is the most important traditional Chinese holiday.In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival.New Year celebrations run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the last month of the lunar calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month.Customs and traditions concerning the celebration of the Chinese New Year vary widely from place to place.However, New Year’s Eve is usually an occasion for Chinese families to gather for the annual reunion dinner.It is also traditional for every family to thoroughly clean the house in order to sweep away ill fortune and to bring in good luck.And doors will be decorated with red couplets with themes of health, wealth and good luck.Other activities include lighting firecrackers, giving money in red envelopes, and visiting relatives an12、要了解中国文化，就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解。

To understand the Chinese culture, you have to know something about the Chinese opera culture.In China, there are many kinds of local operas, among which Peking Opera is a representative one.As an independent opera form, Peking Opera was approximately born between 1840 and I860.Peking opera originated from absorbing the essentials of other local operas.In Peking Opera there is a clear division of roles;the spoken parts are in Beijing dialect;and huqin is the main accompaniment instrument.Since Peking Opera has combined the cream of various local operas, it is enjoyed not only by Beijing audience, but also by people all over the country.

第四篇：翻译词组 中国文化

中国文化关键词 一、四大发明（the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China）

1、火药

gunpowder

2、印刷术 printing

3、造纸术 paper-making

4、指南针 compass

二、中国古代哲学家（Ancient Chinese Philosophers）

1、孔子

Confucius

2、孟子

Mencius

3、老子

Lao Tzu

4、庄子

Chuang Tzu

5、墨子

Mo Tzu

6、孙子

Sun Tzu 三、四书（the Four Books）

1、《大学》the Great Learning

2、《中庸》the Doctrine of the Mean

3、《论语》the Analects of Confucius

4、《孟子》the Mencius

四、书法五大书体（the Five Major Styles of Chinese Calligraphy）

1、篆书

seal script;seal character

2、隶书

official script;clerical script

3、行书

running script;semi-cursive script

4、草书

cursive script

5、楷书

regular script;standard script 五、六艺（the Six Classical Arts）

1、礼

rites

2、乐

music

3、射

archery

4、御

riding

5、书

writing

6、数

arithmetic

六、汉字（Chinese Characters）

1、汉字笔画

stroke

2、偏旁部首

radical

3、书写体系

writing system

4、汉藏语系

Sino-Tibetan

5、汉学家

Sinologist;Sinologue

6、中国热

Sinomania

7、同宗同源

of the same origin

8、华夏祖先

the Chinese Ancestors

9、单音节

single syllable

10、声调

tone

11、阴平、阳平、上声、去声

level tone, rising tone, falling-rising tone, falling tone

12、象形文字 pictographic characters;pictogram

13、文房四宝(笔墨纸观)the Four Treasures of the Study(brush, ink stick, paper, and ink stone)

七、武术（the Martial Arts）

1、中国武术

kung fu

2、武术门派

schools of martial arts

3、习武健身

practice martial arts for fitness

4、古代格斗术 ancient form of combat

5、中国武术协会 Chinese Martial Arts Association

6、武林高手

top martial artist

7、气功

Qigong;deep breathing exercises

8、柔道

judo

9、跆拳道

tae kwon do

10、空手道

karate

11、拳击

boxing

12、摔跤

wrestling

13、击剑

fencing

14、武侠小说

tales of roving knights;kung fu novels

15、古装片 costume drama

16、武打片 Chinese swordplay movie

17、太极Tai Chi

八、中国文学作品（Chinese Literary Works）

1、《三国演义》Three Kingdoms

2、《西游记》

Journey to the West

3、《红楼梦》

Dream of the Red Mansions

4、《山海经》

the Classic of Mountains and Rivers

5、《资治通鉴》History as a Mirror;Comprehensive History Retold as a Mirror for Rulers

6、《西厢记》

the Romance of West Chamber

7、《水浒传》

Heroes of the Marshes;Tales of the Water Margin

8、《聊斋志异》Strange Tales of a Lonely Studio;Strange Tales from Make-Do Studio

9、《围城》 Fortress Besieged

10、《阿Q正传》the True Story of Ah Q

11、《春秋》

the Spring and Autumn Annals

12、《史记》

Historical Records

13、《诗经》

the Book of Songs

14、《易经》

the Book of Changes

15、《礼记》

the Book of Rites

16、《孝经》

Book of Filial Piety

17、《三字经》 Three-Character Scripture;Three-Word Chant

18、八股文

Eight-Part essay;stereotyped writing

19、五言绝句

five-character quatrain 20、七言律诗

seven-character octave

21、《孙子兵法》 The Art of War

九、中国建筑（Chinese Architecture）

1、四合院

quadrangle;the traditional Chinese single-story houses with rows of rooms around the four sides of a courtyard

2、蒙古包(Mongolian)yurt

3、碑文

inscriptions on a tablet

4、碑林

the forest of steles

5、道观

Taoist temple

6、殿

hall

7、烽火台 beacon tower

8、鼓楼

drum tower

9、华表

ornamental column 十、十二生肖（Zodiac）

1、鼠

Rat

2、牛

Ox

3、虎

Tiger

4、兔

Hare

5、龙

Dragon

6、蛇

Snake

7、马

Horse

8、羊

Sheep

9、猴

Monkey

10、鸡 Rooster

11、狗 Dog

12、猪 Pig

十一、传统节日（Traditional Festivals）

1、春节 the Spring Festival 拜年 pay a New Year visit 烟花爆竹 fireworks and firecracker 除夕 Eve of Chinese New Year 春联 Spring Couplets 辞旧迎新 ring out the old year and ring in the new 饺子 boiled dumpling 锅贴 pan-fried dumpling;pot-sticker 庙会 temple fair 年画 traditional Chinese New Year Pictures 年夜饭 the Eve Feast;family reunion dinner on Lunar New Year’s Eve;Banquet of Chinese New Year Eve 守岁 stay up late on the New Year’s Eve 团圆饭 family reunion dinner 压岁钱 New Year gift-money;money given to children as a New Year gift

2、元宵节 Lantern Festival 元宵 sweet sticky rice dumplings 花灯 festival lantern 灯谜 lantern riddle 舞龙 dragon dance 狮子舞 lion dance 踩高跷 stilt walking

3、清明节 Tomb-sweeping Day 扫墓 tomb-sweeping;sweep tomb sites of loved ones 祭祖 offer sacrifices to the ancestors 踏青 go for an outing in spring

4、端午节 Dragon Boat Festival 赛龙舟 dragon boat race 粽子 traditional Chinese rice-pudding 亡灵 departed soul 忠臣 loyal minister

5、中秋节 Moon Festival;Mid-Autumn Day 月饼 moon cake 赏月 appreciate the glorious full moon

6、重阳节 Double Ninth Day;the Aged Day

7、国庆节 National Day

8、七夕节 the Double-seventh Day

十二、京剧（Beijing Opera）

1、变脸 face-off

2、生 male(the positive male role)

3、旦 female(the positive female role)

4、净 a supporting male role with a striking character

5、丑 a clown or a negative role

6、花脸 painted role

7、独角戏 monodrama;one-man show

8、京剧票友 amateur performer of Beijing Opera;Peking Opera fan

9、脸谱 mask

十三、《论语》the Analects of Confucius

1、己所不欲，勿施于人。

Do not do to others what you would not want them do to you.2、言必行、行必果。

Keep what you say and carry out what you do.3、有朋自远方来，不亦乐乎？

Isn’t it a delight to have friends coming from afar?

4、知者乐水，仁者乐山。

The wise find pleasure in waters;the virtuous find pleasure in mountains.5、君子敏于行而讷于言。

The gentleman are speedy as a worker and cautious as a speaker.6、知之为知之，不知为不知，是知也。

True knowledge is when one knows the limitations of his knowledge.7、巧言令色，鲜矣仁。

Someone who is a clever speaker and maintains a “too-smiley” face is seldom considered a humane person.8、温故而知新，可以为师矣。

You could be a teacher if you get something new from what you have learned before.9、学而优则仕。A good scholar can become an official.十四、其他

1、剪纸

paper cutting

2、书法

Chinese calligraphy

3、风水

Geomantic Omen

4、黄土高原 Loess Plateau

5、红白喜事 weddings and funerals

6、针灸 acupuncture

7、唐三彩 Tri-color Pottery of the Tang Dynasty

8、农历，阴历 lunar calendar

阳历 solar calendar

9、中国特色社会主义 socialism with Chinese characteristics

10、物质精神文明建设the construction of material civilization and spiritual civilization

11、文物 cultural relics

12、中国结 Chinese knot

13、唐装 Tang suit;traditional Chinese garments 旗袍 cheongsam [ˈtʃɔ:ŋˈsæm]

中山装 Chinese tunic suit

14、景泰蓝 cloisonné

15、文化产业 culture industry

16、文化底蕴 cultural deposits

17、文化事业 cultural undertaking

18、文化交流 cross-cultural communication;intercultural communication

19、文化冲突 culture shock 20、民族文化 national culture

21、民间文化 folk culture

22、乡村文化 rural culture

23、表演艺术 performing arts

24、现代流行艺术 popular art

25、高雅艺术 refined art

26、木偶戏 puppet show 皮影戏 shadow play 折子戏 opera highlights

27、说书 story-telling

28、口技 ventriloquism

31、战国 Warring States

32、秦腔 Qin opera, crying of Qin people

33、闰年 leap year

34、铁饭碗 iron bowl

35、集体舞 group dance

36、印/玺 seal/stamp

37、亭/阁

pavilion/ attic

38、追星族 star struck

39、下岗 lay off;laid off 40、香港澳门同胞 compatriots from Hong Kong and Macao

十五、中国古代思想流派

1、儒家思想Confucianism

2、儒家文化 Confucian culture

3、道教 Taoism

4、墨家Mohism

5、法家 Legalism

6、佛教 Buddhism

十六、旅游景点（tourist attractions）

1、胡同hutong

2、长城 the Great Wall of China

3、秦始皇陵 the Mausoleum of Emperor Qinshihuang

4、兵马俑 Terracotta Warriors and Horses

5、大雁塔 Big Wild Goose Pagoda（[pəˈgəʊdə] n.塔，宝塔）

6、丝绸之路the Silk Road

7、敦煌莫高窟Mogao Grottoes;Mogao Caves

8、华清池 Huaqing Hot Springs

9、五台山 Wutai Mountain

九华山 Jiuhua Mountain

蛾眉山Mount Emei

泰山 Mount Tai

黄山 Mount Huang;the Yellow Mountain

10、故宫 the Imperial Palace

故宫博物院 the Palace Museum

11、天坛 the Temple of Heaven;Altar of Heaven in Beijing

12、午门 Meridian Gate（[mə'rɪdɪən] n.子午圈；子午线；顶点；（权力，成就等的）全盛时期）

13、大运河 Grand Canal

护城河the Moat（n.壕沟，护城河

v.挖壕围绕）

14、回音壁Echo Wall

15、居庸关 Juyongguan Pass

16、九龙壁 the Nine Dragon Wall

17、黄帝陵 the Mausoleum of Emperor Huangdi

18、十三陵 the Ming Tombs

19、苏州园林 Suzhou gardens 20、西湖 West Lake

21、九寨沟 Jiuzhaigou Valley

22、日月潭 Sun Moon Lake

23、布达拉宫Potala Palace

24、孔庙 Confucius Temple

25、喇嘛Lama

26、乐山大佛 Leshan Giant Buddha

27、十八罗汉 the Eighteen Disciples of the Buddha

28、长江中下游地区 the Mid-low Reaches of Yangtze River

十七、影视节目

1、杂技 acrobatics

2、相声 witty dialogue comedy;cross-talk;comic dialogue

3、电视小品 TV sketch/TV skit

十八、中国传统作品

1、刺绣 embroidery

苏绣 Suzhou embroidery

2、泥人 clay figure

3、中国画 traditional Chinese painting

水墨画 Chinese brush painting

4、青铜器 bronze ware

瓷器 porcelain;china

十九、中国结婚传统

1、红双喜 double happiness

2、门当户对 perfect match;exact match

3、结婚证 marriage certificate

4、独生子女证 the certificate of one-child

二十、中国式教育

附属学校 affiliated school 高等自学考试 self-taught examination of higher education 人才流动 brain drain;brain flow 函授部 the Correspondence Department 素质教育 essential-qualities-oriented education 政治辅导员 political counselor;school counselor 二

十一、中国特色

一国两制 one country, two systems 四人帮 Gang of Four 大跃进 Great Leap Forward 文化大革命 Cultural Revolution 大中型国有企业 large and medium-sized state-owned enterprises 中外合资企业 joint ventures 二

十二、中国食物

小吃摊 snack bar;snack stand 火锅 hot pot 北京烤鸭 Beijing roast duck 春卷 spring roll(s)莲藕 lotus root

第五篇：(教师版)英语四六级翻译

1.中国书法是一种古老的中国书写艺术。任何关于中国文化的出版物都不会不提及汉字和中国书法。对于外国人来说，学汉字难，学中国书法更难。文房四宝指的是笔、墨、纸、砚。我们的祖先极其崇尚读书写字。这体现在中国的不少谚语中，如“读书破万卷，下笔如有神”，“腹有诗书气自华”，还有“读书千遍其义自见”。汉语中还有上千种方式描述书法作品，如“龙飞凤舞”，“圆润流畅”，“清和淡雅”等，不乏溢美之词。中国书法是一种神圣的艺术，一个珍贵的礼物。

Chinese calligraphy is an ancient art of Chinese handwriting.No publication on Chinese culture would ever omit mention of Chinese characters and calligraphy.For foreigners, Chinese characters are hard to master, and calligraphy is even more difficult.The Four Treasures of Study(文房四宝)refer to the four writing tools: 笔writing brush, 墨ink stick, 纸rice paper and 砚ink slab.Chinese forefathers held reading and writing in high esteem.This is echoed in several sayings in China.They include 读书破万卷，下笔如有神---If you read ten thousand books, you will write articles as excellent as if with help from the God;腹有诗书气自华---Reading makes a person graceful;and 读书千遍其义自见---After reading a book a thousand times the meaning reveals itself.In China, there are thousands of ways to describe calligraphic works, such as 龙飞凤舞 lively and vigorous, 圆润流畅smooth and fluent, and 清和淡雅gentle and graceful.There is no lack of Chinese expressions complimenting such works.Chinese calligraphy is a sacred art, and can be a treasured gift.2、长城是人类创造的世界奇迹之一。如果你到了中国却没去过长城，就像到了巴黎没有去看看菲尔铁塔，或者就像到了埃及没有去看金字塔一样。人们常说：“不到长城非好汉。”实际上，长城最初只是一些断断续续的城墙，直到秦朝统一中国后才将其连城长城。然而，今天我们看到的长城——东起山海关，西至嘉峪关——大部分都是在明代修建的。

The Great Wall is one of the wonders of the world created by human beings!If you come to China without climbing the Great Wall, it's just like going to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower;or going to Egypt without visiting the Pyramids!People often say, “He who fails to reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” In fact, it began as independent walls for different states when it was first built, and did not become the “Great Wall” until the Qin Dynasty.However, the wall we see today, starting from Shanhaiguan Pass in the east to Jiayunguan Pass in the west, was mostly built during the Ming Dynasty.3、改革开放30 年来，随着中国逐渐崛起成为政治经济强国，海外人士学习汉语的现象与日俱增，海外孔子学院也成了人们学习中国语言和中国文化的首选之地。// 通过学习汉语，他们对这个和自己文化大相径庭的古老文明产生了浓厚的兴趣，而且有机会了解中国的哲学、艺术、医学、饮食文化，亲身体验这个文明古国的风采。// 作为第二文化，中国文化也丰富了他们的生活和世界观。可以说，这个潮流方兴未艾。越来越多的学习汉语的美国人除了对中国菜肴赞不绝口之外，也在尝试针灸，草药和武术。//他们也看功夫电影，学习东方时装潮流和手工艺，不知不觉的在日常生活中谈及中国的点心，人参、银杏，乌龙茶等。目前在美国最热门的中国文化是道家学说和有着神秘色彩的风水学。

As China is rising as a political and economic world power, thanks to its three-decade reform and opening up, more and more people in overseas countries start to learn Chinese and turn to a Confucius Institute in their own countries as their first choice in learning Chinese language and Chinese culture.// During the learning process, the learners develop their interest in this ancient land, whose civilization is so vastly different from theirs.And the learners have opportunities to learn about Chinese philosophy, art, architecture, medicine and catering culture and experience first-hand the splendors of this venerable civilization.// As the second culture, Chinese culture has enriched the life and world outlook of the learners.This trend, so to speak, is gathering momentum and is there to stay.Apart from their love for Chinese cuisine, more and more American learners of Chinese language are turning to Chinese acupuncture, herbal medicines and martial arts.// They are also interested in Kongfu films, fashions and crafts.Seemingly outlandish words such as dim sum, ginseng, gingko, oolong cha have crept into their everyday language.The latest Chinese cultural icons to make its impact there are Taoism, an ancient school of thought, and fengshui, an ancient art of placement.//

4、对龙图腾的崇拜在中国大约已绵延了八千多年。中国龙是古人将鱼、蛇、马、牛等动物与云雾、雷电等自然天象集合而成的一种神物。中国龙的形成与中华民族的多元融合过程同步。在中国人的心目中，龙具有振奋腾飞、开拓变化的寓意和团结凝聚的精神。

Dragon totem worship in China has been around for the last 8,000 years.The ancients in China considered the dragon(or loong)a fetish that combines animals including the fish, snake, horse and ox with cloud, thunder, lightning and other natural celestial phenomena.The Chinese dragon was formed in accordance with the multicultural fusion process of the Chinese nation.To the Chinese, the dragon signifies innovation and cohesion.5、狮舞（Lion Dance）是中国最广为流传的民间舞蹈之一。狮为百兽之首，在中国传统中，狮子被视为是能带来好运的吉祥物（mascot）。古人将狮子视作是勇敢和力量的化身，能驱赶邪恶、保护人类。据记载，狮舞已拥有了2,000多年的历史。在唐代（the Tang Dynasty），狮舞就已经被引入了皇室。因此，舞狮成为元宵节（the Lantern Festival）和其他节日的习俗，人们以此来祈祷好运、平安和幸福。

The Lion Dance is one of the most widespread folk dances in China.The lion is the king of animals.In Chinese tradition, the lion is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck.Ancient people regarded the lion as a symbol of braveness and strength, which could drive away evil and protect humans.The dance has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years.During the Tang Dynasty, the Lion Dance was already introduced into the royal family of the dynasty.Therefore, performing the lion dance at the Lantern Festival and other festive occasions became a custom where people could pray for good luck, safety and happiness.6、针灸是中医学的重要组成部分。按照中医的经络理论，针灸疗法主要是通过疏通经络、调和气血，来达到阴阳归于平衡，使脏腑趋于调和之目的。其特点是“内病外治”。针灸以其独特的优势，流传至今并传播到了世界，与中餐、功夫、中药一起被海外誉为中国的“新四大国粹”。

Acupuncture is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM).In

accordance with the “main and collateral channels” theory in TCM, the purpose of acupuncture is to dredge the channel and regulate qi and blood, so as to keep the body’s yin and yang balanced and achieve reconciliation between the internal organs.It features in traditional Chinese medicine that “internal diseases are to be treated with external therapy”.With its unique advantages, acupuncture has been handed down generation after generation and has now spread all over the world.Nowadays, acupuncture, along with Chinese food, kung fu(otherwise known as Chinese martial arts), and traditional Chinese medicine, has been internationally hailed as one of the “four new national treasures.”

7、中国功夫即中国武术，是将技击寓于搏斗和套路运动之中的中国传统体育项目，承载着丰富的中华民族传统文化。其核心思想是儒家的中和养气之说，同时兼容了道家、释家的思想。中国武术源远流长、流派林立、拳种繁多，讲究刚柔并济、内外兼修，蕴含着先哲们对生命和宇宙的参悟。

Chinese kung fu, or Chinese martial arts, carries traditional Chinese culture in abundance.It is a traditional Chinese sport which applies the art of attack and defense in combat.The core idea of Chinese king fu is derived from the Confucian theory of both “the mean and harmony” and “cultivating qi”(otherwise known as nourishing one’s spirit).Meanwhile, it also includes thoughts of Taoism and Buddhism.Chinese kung fu has a long history, with multi-various sects and many different boxing styles, and emphasizes coupling hardness with softness and internal and external training.It contains the ancient great thinkers’ pondering of life and the universe.8、汉字是从原始人用以记事的简单图画，经过不断演变发展最终成为一种兼具音、形、意韵的独特文字。现存中国古代最早成熟的文字是甲骨文，被认为是现代汉字的初形。此后，汉字又经历了金文、隶书、楷书、草书、行书等不同的阶段。汉字结构“外圆内方”，源于古人“天圆地方”的观念。汉字有五种基本笔画，即：横、竖、撇、捺、折。

Chinese characters were initially meant to be simple pictures used to help people remember things.After a long period of development, it finally became a unique character system that embodies phonetic sound, image, idea, and rhyme at the same time.The writing system, which was extremely advanced in ancient times, began with inscriptions on bones and tortoise shells, and these are regarded as the original forms of Chinese characters.Afterwards, Chinese characters went through numerous calligraphic styles: bronze inscriptions, official script, regular script, cursive script, running script, etc.Chinese characters are usually round outside and square inside, which is rooted in ancient Chinese beliefs of an orbicular sky and a rectangular Earth.The five basic strokes of Chinese characters are “---”(the horizontal stroke)“│”(the vertical stroke), “／”(the left-falling stroke), “＼”(the right-falling stroke), and “乙”(the turning stroke).9、中国成语是汉语中意义完整的表示一般概念的固定词组或短语。“成语”中的“成”既是约定俗成。成语是比词大而语法功能又相当于词的语言单位。绝大多数的中国成语由四个汉字组成，例如：自强不息、青出于蓝、厚积薄发。成语主要从民间谚语、古代文学作品、诗歌、寓言、典故、名言警句等方面提炼而成，是汉语语言中精炼而又富有生命力的一部分。

Chinese idioms refer to comprehensive and integrated fixed phrases and expressions.Idioms are established and accepted by constant usage and common practice.An

idiom is a language unit that is larger than a word, but has the same grammatical function as a word.Most Chinese idioms consist of four characters.For example, ziqiangbuxi(make unremitting efforts to improve oneself), qingchuyulan(bluer than indigo), and houjibofa(success comes with time and effort).Idioms are extracted from folk proverbs, ancient works of literature, poems, fables, allusions, and well-known sayings.Idioms are a part of the Chinese language that are concise and have great vitality.10、中医(Traditional Chinese Medicine)是中华文化不可分割的一部分，为振兴华夏做出了巨大的贡献。如今，中医和西医(western medicine)在中国的医疗保健领域并驾齐驱。中医以其独特的诊断手法、系统的治疗方式 和丰富的典籍材料，备受世界瞩目。在定义上，中医是指导中国传统医药理论和实践的一种医学，它包括中医疗法、中草药(herbalogy)、针 灸(acupuncture)、推拿(massage)和气功(Qigong)。

Traditional Chinese Medicine(TCM)is an integral part of Chinese culture.It has made great contributions to the prosperity of China.Today both TCM and western medicine are being used in providing medical and health services in China.TCM, with its unique diagnostic methods, systematic approach, abundant historical literature and materials, has attracted a lot of attention from the international community.TCM is defined as a medical science governing the theory and practice of traditional Chinese medicine.It includes Chinese medication, herbalogy, acupuncture, massage and Qigong.难点精析：

1.不可分割的一部分：可译为an integral part。

2.为振兴华夏做出了巨大的贲献：可译为has made great contributions to the prosperity of China，其中“华夏”： 即“中国”或“中华”，可直接译为China;“振兴”此处翻译成了名词形式prosperity,还可译为revitalization;“做出了 巨大的贡献”可译为 has made great contributions。

3.并驾齐驱：此处指两者(中医和西医)都得以应用，可简单地翻译为both are being used。

4.独特的诊断手法、系统的治疗方式和丰富的典籍材料：三个并列的名词短语，可分别译为unique diagnostic methods, systematic approach和abundant historical literature and materials;“典籍材料”可理解为历史文献资料，翻译为historical literature and materials.5.中医疗法：译为Chinese medication。

11、中国新年是中国最重要的传统节日，在中国也被称为春节。新年的庆祝活动从除夕开始一直延续到元宵 节(the Lantern Festival)，即从农历(lunar calendar)最后一个月的最后一天至新年第一个月的第十五天。各地欢 度春节的习俗和传统有很大差异，但通常每个家庭都会在除夕夜团聚，一起吃年夜饭。为驱厄运、迎好运，家 家户户都会进行大扫除。人们还会在门上粘贴红色的对联(couplets)，对联的主题为健康、发财和好运。其他 的活动还有放鞭炮、发红包和探亲访友等。

Chinese New Year is the most important traditional Chinese holiday.In China, it is also known as the Spring Festival.New Year celebrations run from Chinese New Year’s Eve, the last day of the last month of the lunar calendar, to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month.Customs and traditions concerning the celebration

of the Chinese New Year vary widely from place to place.However, New Year’s Eve is usually an occasion for Chinese families to gather for the annual reunion dinner.It is also traditional for every family to thoroughly clean the house in order to sweep away ill fortune and to bring in good luck.And doors will be decorated with red couplets with themes of health, wealth and good luck.Other activities include lighting firecrackers, giving money in red envelopes, and visiting relatives and friends.难点精析：

1.庆祝活动：译为celebrations即可，考生要注意，不要看到“庆祝活动”就想在celebration的后面加上： • activities。

2.有很大差异：译为„vary widely,此句还可以翻译为„are rather different。3.驱厄运、迎好运：译为sweep away ill fortune and to bring in good luck，此处的“驱”如果考生无法译出： : sweep away，也可以用简单的get rid of来表达。4.大扫除：译为thoroughly clean the house。

5.放鞭炮、发红包：译为 lighting firecrackers, giving money in red envelopes。放鞭炮还可以用 set off ' I firecrackers或 fire firecrackers来表达。

12、要了解中国文化，就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解。中国地方戏种类很多，其中京剧是一个具有代表 性的剧种。作为一个独立的剧种，京剧的诞生大约是在1840年至I860年。京剧是在吸收其他地方戏营养的基础 上形成的。京剧有明确的角色分工;在念白上用北京方言;在音乐上以胡琴为主要伴奏乐器。由于京剧是在融 合各种地方戏之精华的基础上形成的，所以它不仅为北京的观众所钟爱，也受到全国人民的喜爱。

To understand the Chinese culture, you have to know something about the Chinese opera culture.In China, there are many kinds of local operas, among which Peking Opera is a representative one.As an independent opera form, Peking Opera was approximately born between 1840 and I860.Peking opera originated from absorbing the essentials of other local operas.In Peking Opera there is a clear division of roles;the spoken parts are in Beijing dialect;and huqin is the main accompaniment instrument.Since Peking Opera has combined the cream of various local operas, it is enjoyed not only by Beijing audience, but also by people all over the country.难点精析

1.要了解中国文化，就应该对中国的戏曲文化有所了解：该句没有给出明确的主语，因而在翻译时要注意：增译主语you。“中国的戏曲文化”可译为the Chinese opera culture。2.中国地方戏种类很多，其中京剧是一个具有代表性的剧种：该句在翻译时可以采用非限定性定语从句结构。该句可译为：In China, there are many kinds of local operas, among which Peking Opera is a representative one.注意此处为了避免在前后分句中重复使用名词opera而在后半句中使用了名词性替代词 one。

3.京剧是在吸收其他地方戏营养的基础上形成的：“在„„的基础上形成”如果直接译为be formed on the basis of...会稍显生硬，因而可以灵活译为originate from...。“地方戏”可以直译为local opera。

4.念白：“念白”指的是中国戏曲中人物的独白或者两者的对话，因而此处在翻译时可将其灵活译为the spoken parts。

5.胡琴：这一特有名词在英文中并没有直接对应的词汇或表达，因而可以采用汉语拼音表示。

6.它不仅为北京的观众所钟爱，也受到全国人民的喜爱：“不仅 也 ”常用not only…, but also…来表达。此处句中的“钟爱”和“喜爱”同义，在翻译后半部分内容时可以将与前半部分重复的内容省略，故该部分内容可译为：it is enjoyed not only by Beijing audience, but also by people all over the country。