內聖外王

English translation: saint and emperor; internal sage and external emperor; inner sage, outer king

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Chinese term or phrase:內聖外王
English translation:saint and emperor; internal sage and external emperor; inner sage, outer king

09:48 Aug 7, 2008
Chinese to English translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Philosophy / ethics
Chinese term or phrase: 內聖外王
內聖外王
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saint and emperor; internal sage and external emperor; inner sage, outer king
Explanation:
saint and emperor; internal sage and external emperor; inner sage, outer king

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'inner sage, outer king' :
http://www.google.com/search?q=confucianism inner sage outer...
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chica nueva
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3saint and emperor; internal sage and external emperor; inner sage, outer king
chica nueva
3philosopher king
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saint and emperor; internal sage and external emperor; inner sage, outer king


Explanation:
saint and emperor; internal sage and external emperor; inner sage, outer king

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Note added at 1 hr (2008-08-07 10:48:55 GMT)
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'inner sage, outer king' :
http://www.google.com/search?q=confucianism inner sage outer...


    Reference: http://www.google.com/search?q=%E5%85%A7%E8%81%96%E5%A4%96%E...
    Reference: http://www.google.com/search?q=%E5%85%A7%E8%81%96%E5%A4%96%E...
chica nueva
Local time: 21:19
Native speaker of: English
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Thank you so much for your great help! This is very helpful.
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philosopher king


Explanation:
內聖外王和philosopher king有点类似,但是翻philosopher king可能过于归化了。
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosopher-king

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Note added at 17小时 (2008-08-08 03:18:55 GMT)
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对这两个词区别联系感兴趣的,可以在google里用带引号的关键词来查询

lydiachang
China
Local time: 17:19
Native speaker of: Native in ChineseChinese
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Asker: Dear Lai an: Thank you so much for your professional translation and detailed explanation!


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  chica nueva: 内圣外王是儒家概念。http://www.google.com/search?q=內聖外王 philosopher king&rls=com...
11 hrs
  -> 其实外国人看到saint这种词的联想肯定跟中国人看到“圣”的联想是不一样的,让译入语读者完整了解“内圣外王”很可能需要不只一两句的解释。用一个简短的corresponding term肯定是归化、损失原语内涵的。其实翻这个词可以看语境、译入语读者需求来定翻译策略。“philosopher king ”只是一种可能的选择。很多人做过儒家“内圣外王”与柏拉图“philosopher king ”的比较,这就说明二者既有共同点也有区别。
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