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The study aims to analyze the approaches of translators Gladys Yang and Jeffrey C. Kinkley in translating idioms from Guisheng and to explore the effects of their different philosophies and contexts.

March 12, 2026Open Access

A Comparative Study of the English Translations of Idioms in the Novel Guisheng from the Perspective of Translator Behavior Criticism

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The study aims to analyze the approaches of translators Gladys Yang and Jeffrey C. Kinkley in translating idioms from Guisheng and to explore the effects of their different philosophies and contexts.
Conduct a comparative analysis of English translations by Yang and Kinkley.
Examine intra-translational and extra-translational dimensions of translation strategies.
Focus on idiomatic expressions, including two-part allegorical sayings and nicknames.
Gladys Yang adopts a reader-oriented approach, enhancing readability while conveying original meanings.
Jeffrey C. Kinkley prioritizes fidelity to the source text, maintaining linguistic and cultural elements at the cost of reader comprehension.
Translator behaviors are influenced by institutional contexts and personal commitments, impacting their translation outcomes.

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This comparative study examines translation strategies of Guisheng idioms, suggesting implications for understanding translator behavior.

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Zhu Salzman Keyan (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b25abe96eeacc4fcec8cb4 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18937018

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A Comparative Study of the English Translations of Idioms in the Novel Guisheng from the Perspective of Translator Behavior Criticism

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