The Standardization of the Translation of 'Action and Indications' in the Traditional Chinese Patent Medicine Instruction

摘要

The translation of TCM terms is associated with the pharmaceutical industry's future development. And it is associated with the occupation of the overseas markets, and it is associated with whether it can attract foreign customers to pay attention to traditional Chinese Patent medicine. Therefore, the English translation of the "Action and Indications" of the traditional Chinese Patent medicine is particularly important and essential. And it is also a new research field and direction. In this paper, we explore the English translation of the "Action and Indications" of the traditional Chinese Patent medicine. And we summarize language style characteristics of the "Action and Indications" of the traditional Chinese Patent medicine. And we analyze the current principles of the translation of TCM terms. Furthermore, we list the existing problems of the English translation of the "Action and Indications" of the traditional Chinese Patent medicine. In main purpose of this paper is to point out some effective translation methods and strategies for the English translation of the "Action and Indications" of the traditional Chinese Patent medicine.