unit 2 translation

Unit 2 Art of the Table

Translation : (from English to Chinese)

1.Chinese cuisine is a brilliant facet of Chinese culture, which is proven by the

fact thatChinese restaurants are found sattered everywhere throughout the world.

(para 1)

2.In addition to these traditional cuisines, the culinary industry in China has

undergone great changes, as almost every place has its own local specialties, and as the different cuisines gather together in big cities, such as Beijing.

(para 2)

3.Sichuan, known as Nature’s Storehouse, is also a storehouse of cuisine. Here,

each and every restaurant provides delicious yet economical culinary fare.

(para 3)

4.As one of the earliest ports open to foreign trade, the province has developed

a culinary culture with its own characteristics that has exerted a far-reaching

influence on other parts of China as well as throughout the world where it is the most commonly available Chinese cuisine. (para 4)

5. A good name can make the dish more interesting; however, some names are

so eccentric that they may confuse people, both Chinese and foreigners. If you only translate the names literally with no explanation, you could make a fool of yourself. (para 6)

6.This eccentric name, however, has had very good promotional effects, and

has been used ever since. Goubuli is now a time-cherished brand name in Tianjing. (para 8)

7.It is said that, when he was in charge of the drainage work for the West Lake,

Su Dongpo rewarded workers with stewed pork in soy sauce, and people later named it Dongpo Meat, to commemorate this gifted and generous poet. (para

9)

8.In the eyes of Chinese, what is important about eating, especially at festivals,

is to eat in a warm atmosphere. Often the young and old still sit in order of seniority, and the elders select food for the young while the young make toasts to the elders. (para 12)

9. A hostess or host in China will apportion the best parts of the dishes to guests.

(para 13)

10.Such a custom is still popular, especially among the elder generation, as a way

of ecpressing respect, concern and hospitality. (para 13)

11.At a party or a banquet, everyone first takes into consideration the needs of

the group; with the eating process also being a time to show humility and concern for others. (para 14)