The Impact of Subject-Object Consciousness Differences 
on Chinese-to-English Translation
-- A Case Study of Fortress Besieged(Translated by Jeanne Kelly and Nathan 
K. Mao)

Yuxuan Cao; Jiajing Shi

doi:10.70711/neet.v3i3.6699

The Impact of Subject-Object Consciousness Differences on Chinese-to-English Translation -- A Case Study of Fortress Besieged(Translated by Jeanne Kelly and Nathan K. Mao)

Yuxuan Cao, Jiajing Shi

Abstract

Language, a social phenomenon and a vital component of culture is the garment of thought that encapsulates a nations cognitive
patterns. The divergence between Chinese and Western modes of thinking, particularly in subject-object consciousness, significantly shapes
linguistic differences between Chinese and English. These disparities, in turn, impose significant challenges during translation. This paper
examines the transformation of subject-object consciousness in Chinese-to-English translation through an analysis of the English version ofFortress Besieged (translated by Jeanne Kelly and Nathan K. Mao). The findings aim to offer practical guidance for translation activities and
provide insights for translators navigating cross-linguistic and cross-cultural complexities.

Keywords

Subject Consciousness; Object Consciousness; Chinese-to-English Translation; Fortress Besieged (translated by Jeanne Kelly and Nathan K. Mao)

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.70711/neet.v3i3.6699

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