略谈中国古代哲学经典翻译尤需注意的几个问题——以《道德经》、《坛经》、《庄子》英译为例

Problems that Should Be Noted in Translating Ancient Chinese Philosophical Classics—Taking the English Translation of the Daodejing, Platform Sutra, Zhuangzi as Examples

摘要: 一个恰当的翻译首先要能把握原典中哲学家的问题意识；其次，应注意辨析古代经典文本中某些概念的深刻内涵与多元层次；最后，翻译应当适当地“留白”，须在明白晓畅与浑沌模糊之间求得一种平衡。

Abstract: Firstly, a proper translation should grasp the original concern of ancient philosophers. Second, it needs to clarify the profound connotation and multiple layers of meaning with regard to some concepts within the classics. Lastly, it is better to leave some room and keep an appropriate bal-ance between clearness and ambiguity.