@article{Wang_Wang_2025, title={A Comparative Study of Three English Translations of Cha Jing from the Perspective of Socio-Translation Studies}, volume={4}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijtle.4.6.14}, DOI={10.22161/ijtle.4.6.14}, abstractNote={<jats:p>This paper examines the interrelationship between linguistic features and socio-historical motivations in three canonical English translations of Cha Jing (《茶经》), a foundational classical Chinese text on tea culture. Through a quantitative comparative analysis of lexical, syntactic, and textual dimensions, the study employs Bourdieu’s field theory to decode the social logic underpinning translators’ strategic choices. The analysis reveals distinct translational paradigms: Carpenter’s rendition emphasizes accessibility through simplified discourse; the Jiangs’ version constructs an academic paradigm prioritizing cultural authenticity and textual fidelity; Qiu’s translation integrates interdisciplinary approaches with a mission-driven focus on cross-cultural transmission. By synthesizing these findings, the paper advances empirical understanding of linguistic patterns in classical Chinese translation, while contributing to theoretical discourse on translation as a socially situated practice. The study further offers actionable insights for future translation projects in globalized cultural contexts.</jats:p>}, number={6}, journal={International Journal of Teaching, Learning and Education}, publisher={AI Publications}, author={Wang, Xueyao and Wang, Qun}, year={2025}, pages={164–173} }