How Can Semantics Work to Help Translation

Ke Wen-li

Babel 2002 47 (2)158-174
(ReLIS:jul:oibfdn:y:2002:v:47:i:2:p:158-174)

Abstract:

This paper attempts to probe into some aspects of semantic studies which may be of help to the understanding, explaining, and solution of some of the problems in translation. In the first part ense and reference, he author states the relationship between sense and reference, and points out that failure to understand this and to make a distinction between them can lead to paradoxes and mistakes in translation. In the second part “Hyponymy,” the author, through examples and diagrams, explains the implication of hyponymy, and proves that a better knowledge of hyponomy is not only important in language acquisition but also quite helpful to the translator.

Keywords: Traducción ; Semántica
Pages: 158-174
Volume: 47
Year: 2002
Issue: 2

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