Author(s)

Yanming Zeng ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou, Hainan, 571100, China

Corresponding Author

Yanming Zeng

ABSTRACT

This study examines the reception and interpretation of foreign literary works within the Chinese cultural context, revealing a dynamic process shaped by translation ethics, cultural negotiation, and technological innovation. Through a multi-dimensional analysis of translation strategies, institutional frameworks, and digital disruption, the research identifies how Confucian collectivism, socialist values, and classical aesthetics selectively filter foreign texts to align with local ideologies. Key findings include: (1) the dual role of translators as cultural mediators balancing fidelity and adaptation, exemplified by collaborative models like Yang Xianyi-Gladys Yang's co-translations; (2) the tension between state-sponsored Eurocentric canons and grassroots digital reinterpretations, such asHamlet'swuxia-style TikTok adaptations; and (3) the paradoxical impact of AI tools, which enhance accessibility yet risk homogenizing cultural nuances. The study further proposes policy recommendations, including tiered translation systems and educational reforms to integrate non-Western literatures. By highlighting underexplored areas-such as subnational reception dynamics and intermedial adaptations-this paper advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to transform literary exchange into a bridge for global mutual understanding.

KEYWORDS

Foreign Literary Works; Cultural Reception; Translation Strategies; Cross-cultural Communication; AI-driven Translation; Institutional Canon Formation

CITE THIS PAPER

Yanming Zeng, Research on the Reception and Interpretation of Foreign Literary Works Based on Chinese Cultural Context. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2025) Vol. 7: 37-43. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2025.070206.

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