Notes on the Improvement and Innovation of Variational

Book: Variational Translation: Practical and Theoretical Explorations from India by CSMFL Publications

Peihang Li1, Chuanmao Tian2
1School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China; 2School of Foreign Studies, Yangtze University, Jingzhou, China.
10.46679/9789349926769ch01
This chapter is a part of: Variational Translation: Practical and Theoretical Explorations from India
ISBN (Ebook):978-93-49926-76-9
ISBN (Hardcover Print):978-93-49926-38-7
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Published: January 5, 2026

Li, P. & Tian, C. (2025). Notes on the Improvement and Innovation of Variational. In T. Chuanmao, D. Juntao & Z. Huang, Variational Translation: Practical and Theoretical Explorations from India (pp 1-12). CSMFL Publications. https://dx.doi.org/10.46679/9789349926769ch01

Abstract

After more than two decades’ exploration, Variational Translation Theory has gradually become mature, but some weaknesses are still with it. In the new era, as a translation theory with Chinese characteristics, Variational Translation Theory calls for substantial improvements and innovations. The methods of the innovation includes (1) search for theoretical foundations; (2)revision, integration or re-creation of some concepts; (3) correction,improvement or abandonment of some improper viewpoints; (4) search fornew breakthroughs in research perspective or domain of study.

Keywords: Variational Translation Theory, Weaknesses, Improvement, Innovation

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