The study of chinese-english public signs translation

Abstract

—Public signs are special texts that are common in public places. And functions of them are to provide information or to remind readers of some requirements. As China strengthens exchanges with other countries in economy and culture, the translation of public signs was born at the right moment. The public sign translation is an important link in building a harmonious society, establishing an i nternational metropolis and promoting economic development. Firstly, this paper introduces the definition of public signs and summarizes their main features and functions. Secondly, the existing literature and the results of research in China are summarized. By analyzing the problems existing in the Chinese and English public sign translation, this paper puts forward some suitable translation strategies.