典籍外译中的深度翻译策略研究——以戴思博《茶经》法译本为例

Research on Thick Translation Strategies in the Translation of Classical Works—A Case Study of Catherine Despeux’s French Translation of Cha Jing

摘要: 《茶经》作为中国现存最早的系统性茶学专著，具有重要的跨文化阐释价值。本文以戴思博2023年法译本为对象，借助阿皮亚“深度翻译”理论，考察其阐释实践。研究发现，译者通过副文本有效突破了目标读者的认知屏障，但过度阐释亦削弱了原作留白与译文流畅性。本研究认为，“深度翻译”虽为典籍外译提供了可行路径，但在实践中亟须在“文化传真”与“可读性”之间构建动态平衡。

Abstract: As the earliest extant systematic monograph on tea in China, Cha Jing possesses significant value for cross-cultural interpretation. This paper examines the interpretive practices within Catherine Despeux 2023 French translation of the work, utilizing Anthony Appiah’s theory of “thick translation.” The study finds that while the translator effectively overcomes cognitive barriers for the target audience through the use of paratexts, instances of “over-interpretation” tend to diminish both the aesthetic “emptiness” (leaving blank spaces) of the original work and the overall fluency of the target text. This research argues that while “thick translation” provides a viable path for the translation of Chinese classics, it is essential to establish a dynamic balance between “cultural fidelity” and “readability” in practice.