Abstract
Xu Yuanchong’s achievements occupy a special place in the history of the translation of ancient Chinese classics in the second half of the twentieth century. Xu is typical of a translator who has not only produced prolific translations, but has also left a treasure trove of papers on translation theory. He is a milestone figure in the translation and dissemination of ancient Chinese cultural classics.
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Zhang, X. (2022). Xu Yuanchong’s Translations and Their Value. In: Zhang, X. (eds) A Study on the Influence of Ancient Chinese Cultural Classics Abroad in the Twentieth Century. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7936-0_12
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