Article ID: CBB001252845

The Translation of the Mechanical Terms in Zhongxue (2012)

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The article offers information on the translation of the technical term "zhongxue" taken from the book "An elementary treatise on mechanics," by W. Whewell. It mentions that the translation is done by Joseph Edkins and Li Shanlan in 1859. It also compares mechanics with zhongxue which analyses characteristics and accuracy of these translations with Chinese translation of technical terms and comments on the methodology.

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Authors & Contributors
Chen, Zhihui
Shi Yunli Zhu Haohao
Tian, Xiaoli
Cao, Yi
Zou, Dahai
Zhang, Baichin
Concepts
East Asia, civilization and culture
Transmission of ideas
Translations
Cross-cultural interaction; cultural influence
Mathematics
Physics
Time Periods
Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912)
19th century
17th century
Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)
18th century
Renaissance
Places
China
Japan
Europe
Great Britain
Institutions
Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
Imperial University of Peking
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