A Comparative Study of Luo Xiwen's and Nigel Wiseman's English Translations of "Treatise on Febrile Diseases"from the Perspective of Translator's Subjectivity

This study, from the perspective of translator subjectivity, deeply compares the English translations of Treatise on Febrile Diseases by Luo Xiwen and Nigel Wiseman in terms of text-selection, translation strategies, layout, and interpretation. Findings show: Luo selects the popular version while Wei uses the Song-dynasty version for text-selection; Luo prefers free translation with cultural explanation and Wei combines literal translation and transliteration for strategies; Luo restructures content for the public and Wei keeps the original structure for academic research in layout; Luo simplifies for a wider audience and Wei offers in-depth but difficult-to-understand interpretations. Both translations have their merits and play different roles in spreading traditional Chinese medicine culture. This study provides a reference for translating traditional Chinese medical classics, helping to balance popularization and academic research needs.