A Study on the Translation Strategies of Metaphors in Song Ci from the Perspective of Conceptual Metaphor

This article employs the theory of conceptual metaphor to conduct a thorough analysis and exploration of translation strategies for the metaphors in Song Ci.Ci, a treasure in ancient Chinese literature, makes frequent use of metaphor.Its unique form of expression and abundant artistic effects often create difficulties in translation.This study selects some representative metaphor examples from Song Ci to explore the patterns and strategies in the translation process.The study reveals that in face of the metaphors in Song Ci, translators need to comprehensively apply strategies such as retaining the metaphor, replacing the metaphor, and translating the literal meaning to ensure the quality of translation while restoring the aesthetic charm of the original metaphor.