book review
For Chinese learners of English and translation practitioners, Chinglish is an almost unavoidable linguistic flaw. Many learners have a solid grasp of grammar and vocabulary, yet their writing still sounds stiff, awkward and worded with obvious traces of Chinese thinking. Written by Joan Pinkham, The Translator's Guide to Chinglish analyzes the root causes of Chinglish from a native speaker’s professional perspective. Drawing on numerous real translation samples, it systematically dissects common errors in plain and accessible language. Far from being a rigid academic textbook, it serves as an essential guide for English learners and translators to break old thinking habits and refine authentic expression. Reading this book has given me a brand-new and profound understanding of the differences between Chinese and English as well as the logic of idiomatic English.
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