A Probe Into the Translation of Internet Buzzwords

Abstract

In recent years, the emergence of Internet buzzwords in Chinese, as both a linguistic and social phenomenon, has not only documented the evolution and progress of society, but also reflected the popular culture and public mentality. The translation of Internet buzzwords is of great significance in letting the world know the transformations undergoing in Chinese society so as to spread our national culture and promote better communication, bridging the gap between China and the English-speaking world. This paper gives analyses of the translation of the Internet buzzwords and explores the guiding principles and strategies employed in buzzwords translation, pointing out that in C-E translation informativeness and acceptability should be given first consideration.