Research Article

On the Chinese-English Subtitle Translation of Five Hundred Miles from the Perspective of Skopos Theory

Ranqiu ZhaiXi’an International Studies University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

Film and television works play a significant role in cultural exchanges between countries. In recent years, more and more outstanding Chinese films and TV works have been transmitted to foreign countries and have been well received by foreign audiences, and the comedy film Five Hundred Miles, released during the Chinese Spring Festival in 2023, is a fantasy comedy film that has achieved widespread acclaim from audiences at home and abroad. In the process of transferring domestic films to foreign countries, subtitle translation attaches great importance. The quality of subtitle translation directly affects the understanding of the content for foreign audiences and the influence of Chinese culture in the international arena. This study analyses the Chinese-English translation of the subtitles of Five Hundred Miles under the guidance of the three principles of Skopos theory, so as to provide value for translators in the future translation of film subtitles.

Keywords: Skopos theory; subtitle translation; Five Hundred Miles; comedy film
Published: September 14, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/6/20230261
Volume: CHR Vol.6
pp. 241-247
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