The transformation and adaptation of medical English terms in Chinese language and culture
10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-1485.2011.11.038
- VernacularTitle:医学英语术语词汇在我国语言环境中的变化和特点
- Author:
Wei LIU
;
Qian WANG
;
Xiaodan ZUO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Medical English terms;
Linguistic family;
Context
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research
2011;10(11):1393-1395
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Based on the word-formation of Medical English terms,this paper gives a comprehensive analysis of their transformation and adaptation in Chinese language and culture.Three major factors are discussed for the application and diversification of medical English terms,including the language family in translation,linguistic context,situational context and cultural context.
