ALLUSIONS IN POLITICAL COMMUNICATION: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF XI JINPING'S SPEECHES
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Xi Jinping's trilogy, "The Governance of China," stands as a hallmark of Chinese political literature, characterized not only by profound insights but also by eloquent and expressive language. This research focuses on the analysis of allusions within the trilogy, categorizing them into proverbs, aphorisms, buzzwords, two-part allegorical sayings, and classical Chinese poems and essays. Examining the rhetorical features of these allusions, the study delves into the translation challenges posed by factors such as rhetoric and culture. The research reveals that English translations employ corresponding, omission-based, addition-based, and supplementary strategies, successfully preserving President Xi Jinping's distinctive linguistic style and charisma. This contribution extends to the enhancement of China's international discourse system. Beyond aiding English learners in understanding translation strategies, the study facilitates a deeper comprehension of the connotations and significance embedded in key political documents like "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China."
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Xi Jinping, The Governance of China;, allusions, translation strategies, political communication, rhetoric, cross-cultural translation, discourse analysisDownloads
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