[9.30 International Translation Day] 100% Translation celebrates International Translation Day with colleagues inside and outside the industry

Background for International Translation Day

The origin of International Translation Day

The famous translator Saint Jerome has long been revered as the immortal patron saint by the Western translation community because of his outstanding contribution to the Latin translation of the Bible. Every year, on the occasion of his birth, the industry holds commemorative activities to commemorate his immortal achievements.

On May 24, 2017, the 71st United Nations General Assembly unanimously passed resolution A/71/L.68, officially designating September 30 each year as "International Translation Day" (International Translation Day), in order to pay tribute to the global Language experts paid high tribute in recognition of the indispensable and difficult role that translation plays in promoting unity among countries, deepening dialogue and mutual understanding, enhancing cultural exchanges, promoting global economic development, enhancing international friendship, and maintaining world peace and security. The important role of substitution.

01 Translation, an art worth protecting

September 30th every year is International Translation Day. This day is a day for translation workers and enthusiasts to express their sense of value and professional pride!

September 30, 2024: International Translation Day. This year's theme is "Translation, an art worth protecting", which emphasizes the originality and innovation of translation and calls on the whole society to pay attention to and protect it. This theme profoundly reveals the unique value and social significance of translation work in cultural inheritance and exchange of ideas.

Translation is more than just converting between languages, it is a superb art form. Through translation, ideas and culture can transcend language boundaries and be understood and accepted by the wider world. This theme not only reflects the high professionalism of translation as an art, but also reminds us that the value of translation should not be ignored. All sectors of society should pay attention to and value the significance of translation to ensure the continued inheritance and development of this art form. Translation not only promotes global communication, understanding and cooperation, but also contributes indispensably to the progress of human civilization.

02The value of translation-famous quotes

Feel the value and significance of translation in famous quotes (Importance of translation)

As the famous literary critic George Steiner said:

“Without translation, we would be living in provinces bordering on silence.”

José Saramago, the Portuguese Nobel Prize winner for literature, once said: "Writers make national literature, while translators make universal literature." "Writers create national literature, while translators create world literature."

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami once said: "I can only write stories that are rooted in Japanese culture, but when these stories are translated, they become part of world literature."

The Italian writer (Italo Calvino) once said: "Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world." "If Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my country. Translators are my most important allies, they introduce me to the world. ”

Lu Xun, a famous Chinese scholar, modern litterateur and translator, once said: "Translation is a bridge between civilizations. Only by crossing language barriers can ideas be spread." "The mission of a translator is not only to translate language, but also to establish connections at the ideological and spiritual levels. ”

Yan Fu, a famous thinker, translator, educator and politician in modern China, once said: "There are three difficulties in translation: faithfulness, expressiveness and elegance." Yan Fu's three difficulties in translation: "faithfulness, expressiveness and elegance" are still the key to the translation industry today. The golden rule. He pointed out that translation must not only be faithful to the original text, but also make it smooth and beautiful, and conform to the expression habits of the target language!

The famous Chinese translator Fu Lei once said: "Translation is the re-creation of culture." "Translation is to make the two languages ​​resonate spiritually."

03 Happy Translation Day to everyone!

100%, as a career development platform for a group of translators, brings together outstanding partners with infinite love and unremitting pursuit of the translation industry. On this International Translation Day, let us raise a toast to the contributions of all translators!

Happy International Translation Day!

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It’s not over yet~~ On such an important day, as an important person of “100%”, the editor also boldly recounts a few poems:

Tribute to the translation master

There is no limit to the translation sea and the brave ones sail, and everyone’s style shines through the ages.

Words bridge thousands of miles, and cultural messengers spread across five continents.

Every word is a reflection of hard work, and every sentence is a beautiful display of talent.

It is known to all ancient and modern Chinese and foreigners, and the translation is like a flower reflecting the sun.

Classic classics are re-translated, and new and old knowledge are blended together.

Language barriers become invisible, and sparks of wisdom illuminate the sky.

The translators’ contributions are immortal and the cultural treasures will be passed down forever.

I pay tribute to the ancestors and admire them with my heart, and I am willing to follow in the footsteps of my predecessors.

A tribute to the countless frontline translators today

We have been working hard in translation for countless years, and thousands of translators have shown their talents.

There is wisdom hidden between the lines, and the exotic customs are spread all over the world.

Work day and night without slacking off, and move forward bravely with the responsibility of translation on your shoulders.

Language barriers are nothing to be afraid of, and translation can overcome all difficulties.

You need to be careful with every word difference, and careful consideration of every word and sentence will show your true talent.

Written translation conveys profound meaning accurately, and oral interpretation builds bridges fluently.

Not only does he show his talent in literature, but he also excels in technical translation.

The sea of ​​translation is vast and boundless, and the literature, history, philosophy, and engineering are complete.

He manages a wide range of agriculture, forestry and medicine, carefully studying every word and sentence.

Efficient, professional and error-free, the elites in the translation industry are famous far and wide.

Tribute to "100%" translators

Ingenuity strives for perfection,

Serve the global development ambition,

Professional translation wins trust,

A macro picture of the world with your mind in mind.

I wish "One Hundred Points" to become famous all over the world~

May the name “100%” live up to its reputation~

A word, a promise, a thousand pieces of gold, an unyielding and meticulous attitude

Indomitable and victorious in every battleThere is nothing wrong and it can be made into steel

Every second counts, organize the division of labor, cooperate and share joys and sorrows