Study on the English Translation of the Names of Ceramic Artifacts in Museums

Lusheng Li

doi:10.54097/jeer.v5i2.12212

Authors

Lusheng Li

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/jeer.v5i2.12212

Keywords:

Porcelain Names, English Translation, Collection Artifact, Reader Orientation

Abstract

By analyzing the structure and language characteristics of the names of ceramic exhibits in the collection, this paper puts forward the main points of translation and the corresponding translation methods, further analyzes the components of the names of porcelain from the perspective of glaze color, shape, decoration, place of origin, age and other aspects. The purpose of this study is to standardize the translation of the names of ceramic artifacts in the museum’s collection, and to improve the appreciation and awareness of the museum’s porcelain among international tourists.

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