关键词: 信, 达, 雅, 直译, 意译, 归化, 艺术

Abstract:

The concept of "faithfulness, elegance, and expressiveness" putting forward by Yan Fu in the late Qing Dynasty is regarded as the criteria of great translation by many translators, and the "three-character criteria" has almost become the standard in the translation world. However, Lu Xun distinguishes himself from them by advocating literal translation. He holds the principle that translations should rather be faithful to the original text than be smooth in the language of the translated text and had heated debates with those in favor of free translation. Lu Xun's translation is obscure, so he is rarely known as one of the most influential translators in the history of modern Chinese literature who makes remarkable contributions to the Chinese translation sphere. His name as a translator is overshadowed by his very brilliant name as a great literary figure. In addition to translating literary and popular science works, Lu Xun also translated a large number of art works, such as On Art, Theory and Criticism of Literature and Art, On the Trend of Modern Western Art History, which has made important contributions to the development of Chinese art.

Key words: faithfulness, elegance, expressiveness, literal translation, free translation, domesticating translation, art