Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Chinese term or phrase:
名门望族
English translation:
Rich/powerful/old/well-known/prominent family
Added to glossary by
Denyce Seow
Aug 10, 2005 05:03
18 yrs ago
Chinese term
名门望族
Chinese to English
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
How do you translate "名门望族" in the following sentence?
在东晋时，王谢两姓乃当时名门望族...
在东晋时，王谢两姓乃当时名门望族...
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | FYI |
Nigel Jones
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| 4 | a well-established family |
Haiyang Ai (X)
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Proposed translations
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Nigel Jones
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Chinese term (edited):
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FYI
There are a number of ways of translating this, depending somewhat on the context and what the rest of the passage wants to say about the family
1) Rich and powerful family - if the passage stresses money
2) Old and well-known family - if the passage stresses fame
3) Prominent family - if it stresses position
1) Rich and powerful family - if the passage stresses money
2) Old and well-known family - if the passage stresses fame
3) Prominent family - if it stresses position
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Chinese term (edited):
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a well-established family
名门望族: a well-established family
Peer comment(s):
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kschong
: Refers to family who is rich and famous. With high social status. So called "有头有脸"
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