狐的中西文化内涵差异与翻译策略分析

Analysis of the Differences in Cultural Connotations of Foxes in Chinese and Western Cultures and Translation Strategies

摘要: 动物词汇不只是单调的文字符号，而是蕴含了不同民族的文化倾向与风俗习惯。本文以“狐”为研究对象，从积极和消极两方面系统对比其在中国文化与英法文化中的内涵差异，并从历史脉络、社会风俗与思想观念三个维度分析差异的成因，最后探讨跨文化交际中相应的翻译策略。本文结合翻译实践中的实例，分别分析了直译、意译和习语替代法三种翻译策略，以避免文化误解，提升跨文化交际的有效性。本文的研究可为动物词汇的文化解读与翻译提供个案参考，为跨文化交际提供具体实践路径。

Abstract: Animal vocabulary is not merely a collection of monotonous written symbols; it embodies the cultural tendencies and customs of different cultures. This paper takes the word “fox” as its subject, systematically comparing its connotations in Chinese and Anglo-French cultures from both positive and negative perspectives. It analyzes the causes of these differences from three dimensions: historical context, social customs, and ideological concepts. Finally, it explores corresponding translation strategies for intercultural communication. Using examples from translation practice, this paper analyzes three translation strategies—literal translation, free translation, and idiom substitution—to avoid cultural misunderstandings and improve the effectiveness of intercultural communication. This research can provide a case study for the cultural interpretation and translation of animal vocabulary and offer concrete practical pathways for intercultural communication.