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Interpreting Speech #22 – Global Women’s Summit (Mandarin-into-English)
Briefing You have been asked to interpret for a Mandarin-speaking politician who is giving a speech at an international conference in Beijing on gender equality. Listen to Speech Interpreting Speech #22 – Global Women’s Summit (Mandarin-into-English) Transcript and reference translation
Between Languages 017: How To Translate Chinese “Society” into English
Between Languages #17 Today we are dedicating a whole episode to discussing the translation of just one word: 社会 shèhuì, “society”. Like many modern concepts (economy, science, culture, etc.) the exact term did not exist natively in the Chinese language. As a result, it is used very differently in Chinese as compared to English, which […]
Random Word Trivia #11
Test your English and Chinese vocabulary level! See how many of these words you can guess. You take photos with a long stick. You make a promise with your shortest finger. You demand money for the person you just kidnapped. You look cute wearing a loose piece of clothing that covers your entire body. You […]
Common “Society Concepts” in Chinese
Recently I have been busy collecting common “society” concepts in Chinese that are difficult to translate due to social, cultural and political differences that exist between China and the West. Here’s the results of my research. 20 Common “Society Concepts” in Chinese 1. 社会保障 (lit. “social ensurance”): social security 2. 社会安全 (lit. “social safety”): national […]
Interpreting Speech #7 – Australia’s Ageing Population (English-into-Mandarin)
Briefing You are interpreting for a Chinese delegation who are attending a talk about Australia’s population issues. The speaker is giving a presentation about the challenges associated with Australia’s ageing population. Listen to Speech Interpreting Speech #7 – Australia’s Ageing Population (English-into-Mandarin)
Interpreting Speech #5 – The World Is Changing (Mandarin-into-English)
Briefing You have been asked to interpret for a visiting economist from China. Her speech topic is entitled “The World is Changing”, and she will cover how both China and the world has undergone significant changes both socially and economically. Listen to speech Interpreting Speech #5 – The World Is Changing (Mandarin-into-English)
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