How to apply lexicogrammar to Chinese-English translation
Unbeknownst to many, seemingly impossible Chinese-English translation challenges can be solved by applying lexicogrammar. This linguistic approach offers…
How much is a legal translation worth?
Companies are not doing adequate cost/benefit analysis on business translations, resulting in a great deal of value left…
Could Chinese-English Translations’ Poor Quality Cause Conflict?
Chinese translation is quite hazardous, which leads to repeated conflicts between China and the West. The root cause…
Social Construction of Reality Cannot be Violated in English>Chinese Translations
Legal translators working in the English-to-Chinese language pair often distort basic reality, leading to translations that refer to…
Chinese Translators: Stop Ignoring Career Planning
Chinese translators face a daunting future owing to a lack of realistic career planning putting them on a…
Industry focus is neglected by Chinese Translators
What does a Chinese-English translator need to succeed? This is a question I get asked all the time,…
Equity is a Foundation for Good Chinese Translation Services
Chinese-English translations are notorious for their poor, even useless quality. However, there is one essential principle that can…
Ethnic Chauvinism is a Barrier to Good Chinese Translations
Ethnic chauvinism has impeded China from launching a significant number of international brands, despite having developed the…
Confusion around Chinese contract localization
I’ve often had legal clients come to me for translation work, only to realize after an initial consultation…
Translating Hard Chinese Legal Concepts Using Perdurantism
A concept known as perdurantism can help clear up a lot of translation-driven disputes about how to characterize…