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The Aesthetic Reproduction of the English Translation of Lu Zhai Based on Xu Yuanchong’s “Three Beauties” Theory

Authors
Yumeng Fan1, *, Jiaheng Ma2
1Faculty of Art, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK
2School of International Studies, Chengdu Jincheng College, Chengdu, 611731, China
*Corresponding author. Email: jn23064@bristol.ac.uk
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Yumeng Fan
Available Online 4 September 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-609-3_62How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Chinese Poetry; Lu Zhai; “Three Beauties” Theory; Translation
Abstract

The translatability of classical Chinese poetry has long been discussed by scholars because of the its challenged reproduction in aesthetic qualities across languages. This essay analyses three English translations of Wang Wei’s Lu Zhai “鹿柴” based on Xu Yuanchong’s “Three Beauties” theory, with a particular focus on the reproduction of beauty in sense, beauty in sound and beauty in form. Through comparative textual analysis, the study examines how different translators handle imagery, rhythm and poetic structure. The findings show that different translators may adopt distictive strategies in response to linguistic and cultural differences. These differences illustrate the complexity of translating and emphasize that translating classical Chinese poetry is a process of creative rewriting shaped by cultural and aesthetic priorities. Based on these findings, the article suggests that translators should prioritize the reconstruction of original works while flexibly balancing meaning, sound and form to achieve an effective cross-culture communication.

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Proceedings of the 2026 3rd International Conference on Public Relations and Media Communication (PRMC 2026)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
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4 September 2026
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