译 (yì) - to translate & to interpret

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yì ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 讠

一懿

译 · yì

to translate;

to interpret;

to render;

to decode

to translateto interpretto render

Usage highlights

TranslationTranslatorInterpretationTranslation versionTranslation workAncient translation

Synonyms

  • 翻译— to translate; translation
  • 转译— to transcribe; to transliterate
  • 口译— oral interpretation

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He works as a translator (翻译).
  • Please translate this sentence (翻译这个句子).
  • This is the English translation (英文译本).
  • Machine translation is improving (机器翻译).

Collocations

  • Translation(翻译)
  • Translator(译者)
  • Interpretation(口译)
  • Translation version(译本)
  • Translation work(译作)
  • Ancient translation(古译)

Idioms

  • To translate and annotate(译注)
  • Translation and compilation(译编)
  • To interpret and convey(译传)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects China's long history of translation, particularly in Buddhist scripture translation during the Tang dynasty.
  • Modern usage emphasizes cross-cultural communication and linguistic exchange.
  • The radical 讠(speech) combined with 睪(observe) suggests the act of observing and conveying meaning.

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