PROBLEMS OF TRANSLATING RUSSIAN IDIOMS INTO CHINESE AND WAYS TO SOLVE THEM

Abstract

Russian-Chinese translation is an essential component of Russian language teaching. Translation quality serves as an effective criterion for assessing the comprehensive language skills of students majoring in Russian and allows for a comprehensive assessment of their linguistic background and cultural literacy. The article analyzes the main challenges encountered when translating idioms from Russian and discusses methods for improving students’ translation skills. The Chinese language effectively conveys the linguistic culture of an ethnic group, based on a specific worldview. Translation from Chinese into Russian is not only a transformation of linguistic signs but also a “conduit” for Chinese and Russian cultures. Chinese and Russian belong to the Sino-Vetanian and Slavic language families, respectively. Differences exist between the peoples of the two countries in cultural background, thought, and linguistic structure. When translating Chinese idioms into Russian, it is necessary not only to translate the lexemes literally but also to convey the deep cultural understanding and emotional connotations underlying them. In the translation process, Chinese and Russian translators must not only adapt to the culture but also complement each other with their linguistic and cultural knowledge. It is important for translators to preserve the metaphorical imagery and the integrity of the meaning of idioms to avoid communicative errors during cross-cultural interactions. The exchange of experience between translators from China and Russia will help create a favorable linguistic and ecological environment and can contribute to the international dissemination of traditional Chinese culture.