民族融合视角下中国古代翻译群体的嬗变

The Evolution of Ancient Chinese Translation Communities from the Perspective of Ethnic Integration

摘要: 翻译群体产生和发展的历史是中华各民族交往融合的重要见证。自先秦时期至明清，翻译人员始终在国家治理与民族交流中扮演着不可或缺的角色，他们不仅承担语言翻译职能，更在政策传达、调和关系以及文化传播中发挥关键作用，成为维系中央与地方的重要纽带。本文通过梳理历朝历代翻译制度的演进历史，揭示翻译群体由分散到制度化，由单一语言中介到复杂政治功能的嬗变过程，阐明其在推动文化交融与增进民族认同方面的深远价值。同时结合当今，本文指出，随着国家通用语言文字的普及与教育水平的整体提升，传统意义上的翻译群体正经历着角色的发展与转型。

Abstract: The history of the emergence and evolution of translation communities serves as a significant testament to the communication and integration among various ethnic groups in China. From the pre-Qin period to the Ming and Qing dynasties, translators played an indispensable role in national governance and ethnic communication. They not only performed the function of language translation but also played a key role in policy communication, relationship mediation, and cultural dissemination, becoming an important link between the central government and local regions. This paper traces the historical evolution of translation systems throughout different dynasties, revealing the transformation of translation groups from a dispersed state to institutionalization, from a single language intermediary to a complex political function. It emphasizes their profound value in promoting cultural integration and enhancing national identity. Furthermore, in light of contemporary developments, this paper points out that with the widespread adoption of the standard national spoken and written language and the overall improvement in education levels, traditional translation communities are undergoing role development and transformation.