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THE CHALLENGES OF TRANSLATING TCM DIAGNOSES: A CROSSLANGUAGE COMPARISON

Mei Ling Zhang
Published 16 January 2025
Vol. 11, No. 4 (2023)
pp. 1-7
CC BY 4.0
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    Mei Ling Zhang
    School of Foreign Languages, Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, Wuhan, Hubei, 430065, China
    CN

This paper delves into the intricate realm of translation using Jacque Derrida's concept of "différance" from the perspective of deconstruction. It navigates through the philosophy of language and structuralism, asserting that language can only refer to evolving concepts rather than fixed meanings. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), steeped in a history spanning over two millennia, represents a reservoir of Chinese culture, embodying the wisdom and knowledge amassed in the battle against diseases. The diagnostics of TCM form the vital bridge between its fundamental theories and clinical practice. With TCM gaining global recognition and acceptance, its translation plays a pivotal role in its integration into international medical discourse and the promotion of TCM culture. This paper scrutinizes the translation of TCM terminology in two English versions of "Diagnostics of Traditional Chinese Medicine" through the lens of Derrida's "différance," shedding light on the nuances and complexities of this linguistic endeavor

JournalColumbia Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
ISSN3065-0410
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 4 (2023)
Pages1-7
Published16 January 2025
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LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Zhang, M. (2025). THE CHALLENGES OF TRANSLATING TCM DIAGNOSES: A CROSSLANGUAGE COMPARISON. Columbia Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 1-7

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