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German to English translations [PRO] Bus/Financial - Economics
German term or phrase:Das Reich der Mitte
In einem Zeitungsartikel geht es um die Kraft des aufstrebenden chinesischen Marktes. Ein Unternehmer arbeitet die Bedeutung des Landes und die kulturellen Unterschiede heraus.
Um nicht dauernd das Wort "China" zu wiederholen, greift der Autor auch zu Synonymen. Er nennt China "das Reich der Mitte".
In Wörterbüchern findet sich leider nur ein recht veralteter Begriff. Deshalb: Wie nennt Ihr denn das Reich der Mitte in der englischen Übersetzung im Zusammenhang mit Wirtschaftsberichten und Interviews?
If you look at the photograph in the link, you will. The answer is literally set in stone in a mosaic on the floor. I know that the question has been closed, but I thought you might want to reopen it.
I can agree that the V&A Museum is really great. On the other hand I don't understand your comment that "suboptimal answers are prefered". Social norms are preventing me to give a full answer. Therefore just a 100 % disagree. Many moons ago the question was closed.
... like you. All suggestions are fine and I am really sorry that the source has not the size to include all of them.
In view of the growth rates of China, the source text itself and the fascination of the picture of the "mighty dragon" I have chosen the corresponding suggestion "Land of the Dragon". I hope the customer (and readers) will enjoy it.
Honestly spoken I have two dragons at home. Have bought them as a nice present and to jog my memory of a unique vacation. Ths soft toy industry was really great in celebrating that year. (Sorry for the completely off-topic comment)
So I am really clueless which suggestion to choose. Just translating the text and postpone this decision. Will let you know.
that the dragon does reflect the strength most effectively. I have heard the Middle Kingdom being used as a description, but I also agree with the interpretation that in the quoted Economist article, it was likely chosen for the word play effect.
Ramey Rieger (X)
Germany
@Lancashireman
11:20 Apr 8, 2015
Spoilsport! Middle Kingdom is not as obscure as you assume.
Ramey Rieger (X)
Germany
@dkfmmuc
11:18 Apr 8, 2015
If the article advocates or admires the Chinese market, then you'll have to go with Land of the Dragon - a powerful symbol.
Mittelstand and Middle Kingdom Refers specifically to Sino-German trade relations. The use of Middle Kingdom is presumably an in-joke, or else the translator of the article was unable to cope with the word play in the original German title.
The two priorities are: Translating the interview in a way that the message of the strong Chinese market and the participation of the company is transported correctly. The second priority is a bit of variety in terms.
Perhaps you have the same reaction as @Oliver - who hears echoes of Middle Earth here? Nevertheless, Middle Kingdom is fairly standard journalese - if The Economist uses it, it gets the green light from me! http://www.economist.com/news/business/21600146-chinese-comp...
Ramey Rieger (X)
Germany
@dkfmmuc
11:00 Apr 8, 2015
I think our conditioning is hard at work here. Middle Kingdom does have a medieval ring to it; the People's Republic reminds me of Mao, reconditioning and not so nice attributes, and the Land of the Dragon engenders images of temples, kungfu and Jackie Chan. Perhaps that is your best best, go with the associations that are pertinent to your text.
Finding the closest equivalent of the term, or achieving the same objective as the original author: avoiding repetition? The word or the spirit of the text?
And it is astonishing that there is not a commonly used denomination. BTW: Thanks @Edgar Bettridge, @Ramey Rieger for the Middle Kingdom.
Have though about that but yet I am not sure. For me it sounds (too much) respectively I have the imagination of knights and castles if i hear "Middle Kingdom". Don't know why but that's my first thought.
peer agreement (net): +6