儿童文学翻译的语言运用技巧

儿童文学语言虽是"浅语的艺术",但儿童文学翻译绝非只需浅显的语言那么简单,而必须使用儿童"听得懂、看得懂"的儿童文学语言。此外,儿童文学语言还有形象性、音乐性、简洁性及富有童趣等特点,因此翻译时须运用一定的语言技巧,才能使译文"信于内容,达如其分,切合风格"。

Language Techniques in Children’s Literature Translation

Though children’s literature language is defined as "the art of plain language",children’s literature translation is far more difficult than just utilizing plain language.Moreover,children’s literature language has its own unique characteristics namely vividness,musicality,conciseness and fun.Therefore,certain language techniques such as utilizing onomatopoeic words,reduplicated words,curt sentences and children’s language are needed to make the translation work "as faithful,expressive and close as the original text".