An Investigation into Culture-loaded Items Translation: A Case of Swearwords Subtitling
Abstract
Due to cultural variances, the application of swear words varies signifi cantly across languages. This necessitates a heightened level of diligence in their translation, especially in the context of Audio-Visual Translation (AVT). In fi lm, subtitles are expected to convey the most pertinent information succinctly, a task complicated by the intrinsic constraints of AVT. The current research is dedicated to examining the English subtitling of Chinese swear words. It aims to identify the dominant techniques employed in translation and to explore the potential rationale behind translators’ choices.
Keywords
Culture-loaded items; AVT; Swearwords
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v7i32.11756
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