Author(s)

Yu Lin ¹, Lu Junyu ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Jingdezhen Ceramic University, Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

Corresponding Author

Lu Junyu

ABSTRACT

Jingdezhen ceramic culture stands as one of the representatives of China's outstanding traditional culture, serving as a vital cultural symbol for China's engagement with the world and the world's understanding of China. This report explores translation methods for ceramic terms, ware names, description of ceramic shapes, quotations from ancient records, and poetry from the perspective of reception aesthetics. Reception aesthetics emphasizes the active role of readers in generating textual meaning, requiring translators to fully consider the cultural background, aesthetic habits, and receptive capacity of the target readers. Through case analysis, this report proposes that the English translation of ceramic texts must balance accuracy, aesthetic quality, and cultural adaptability. Flexibly employing diverse translation approaches is essential to meet reader expectations, achieve a fusion of horizon, and convey the essence of Chinese ceramic culture.

KEYWORDS

Reception Aesthetics; Reader-centered; Ceramic Texts; English Translation

CITE THIS PAPER

Yu Lin, Lu Junyu. A Report on English Translation of Ceramic Texts from the Perspective of Reception Aesthetics. Lecture Notes on Language and Literature (2026). Vol. 9, No.1, 43-50. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/langl.2026.090106.

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