jik6 bat1譯筆译笔
Jyutpingjik6 bat1
Yaleyihk bāt
Definition
The style, quality, or manner of a written translation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the literary quality or the unique 'voice' of a translator rather than the accuracy of the content. It is most commonly used in formal or semi-formal discussions about literature, film subtitles, or academic texts. Using it to describe a simple document translation can sound overly sophisticated or slightly pretentious.
Examples
The translation style of this book is very smooth, it is comfortable to read.
What do you think of this translator's style?
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fluent translation style
stiff or unnatural translation style
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Do not confuse this with 翻譯, which is the act of translating or the translation itself. 譯筆 focuses on the subjective craft and aesthetic of the writing, not the technical process.
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Grammar guides
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