This site uses cookies.
Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site,
while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used.
For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
This person has a SecurePRO™ card. Because this person is not a ProZ.com Plus subscriber, to view his or her SecurePRO™ card you must be a ProZ.com Business member or Plus subscriber.
Affiliations
This person is not affiliated with any business or Blue Board record at ProZ.com.
Services
Translation, Interpreting, Editing/proofreading
Expertise
Specializes in:
Tourism & Travel
General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters
Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Also works in:
Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Religion
Linguistics
Idioms / Maxims / Sayings
Education / Pedagogy
More
Less
Rates
Payment methods accepted
PayPal
Portfolio
Sample translations submitted: 3
Chinese to English: 针灸- Acupuncture and Moxibustion General field: Medical Detailed field: Medical (general)
Source text - Chinese 生病的时候，人们往往习惯于吃药，打针。有时候还得去医院动手术。除此以外，针灸也能治病。 针灸是一种比较古老的医学，它起源于古老的中国。它不同于大部分西方医生所想的和所作的。 它的基本原理是相信人是精神的，也是肉体的，并且它们之间能够互相影响。
根据针灸的观点，人体有十二条看不见的通道或线，这些通道到身体的各个部分。这些通道叫做“经络”，没着很多穴位，它们跟西方医生所熟悉的神经系统是很不一样的。这些“经络”载有“气”这种“气”必须能在整个身体中畅通地运动。如果不这样，身体就会生病。
所谓针灸治病，就是用针灸刺激穴位使不畅通的“气”能再畅通地运动起来。
Translation - English When sick, people take medicine and sometimes have operations in the hospital. But acupuncture and moxibustion can also cure illness. In fact, they are old medical techniques developed in ancient China. Different from the ideas and practices of most Western doctors, acupuncture and moxibustion are based on the belief that people are spiritual beings as well as physical beings, and the two aspects can influence each other.
According to acupuncture and moxibustion theories, there are twelve invisible main and collateral channels throughout the human body. Called jingguo in Chinese which is not the nervous system familiar to Western doctors, these channels are taken as a network of passages, through which vital energy circulates and along which the acupuncture points are distributed. When the vital energy cannot flow smoothly in those channels, one gets sick. However, as acupuncture points are distributed along these channels, acupuncture and moxibustion treatment will be able to stimulate the vital energy to move smoothly again.
English to Chinese: Traditional Chinese Medicine: The Tip of The Iceberg General field: Medical Detailed field: Medical (general)
Source text - English
A topic of mysticism and alchemy, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has enchanted many with its curious health methods and benefits. TCM isn’t the oldest form of medicine with only Egyptian and Babylonia medicine predating it, the time of its origin not actually known, it is however very old. To get a better idea of how old TCM is, writing in China first started during the Shang Dynasty 1766 BC and TCM was already recorded as dating back over two thousand years. TCM has not always developed sequentially, although there were times when much of the nation was united and medical theory was shared, there were also times when the nation was divided and theories were not shared. During those times of division is when medical theory took on different approaches to cure the same illness.
Around 2200 BC, with the discovery of fire, people found that by pressing heated stones against certain parts of their body could help alleviate pain and sickness. It was during this time that acupuncture and moxibustion began to be developed. A prominent figure during the time of antiquity was Shennong who was the first to discover tea and pioneer the medical properties of tea and many other herbs.
Yin & Yang
Where Western medicine takes a specific and direct approach to an illness, TCM takes a holistic approach, meaning treating one’s lifestyle and practices so as to correct and cure an illness. Yin and Yang is the theory that there must be a balance in all things, they are at opposite ends of a cycle that depends on balance. Similar to the changing of seasons Yin and Yang are never static but always moving. Furthermore Yin and Yang are interdependent on each other without anything being fully Yin without some Yang. As one decreases the other naturally increases. As the saying goes “Yin creates Yang and Yang activates Yin”. When a person is ill they may have an imbalance in their Yin or Yang.
The Five Element Theory
Yin and Yang has a close relationship with the Five Element Theory. The five element theory shows how many aspects in the body and natural world are interrelated and with a clear understanding of Yin Yang theory, balance can be achieved between all five.
Wood Fire Earth Metal Water
Orientation East South Middle West North
Season Spring Summer Late Summer Autumn Winter
Climate Wind Summer Heat Dampness Dryness Cold
Cultivation Germinate Grow Transform Reap Store
Yin Organ Liver Heart Spleen Lung Kidney
Yang Organ Gall Bladder Small Intestine Stomach Large Intestine Bladder
Orifice Eye Tongue Mouth Nose Ear
Tissues Tendons Vessels Muscles Skin & Hair Bones
Emotions Anger Joy Pensiveness Grief Fear
Taste Sour Bitter Sweet Pungent Salty
Although not a complete list, it is believed that all these categories are interrelated and depend in each other. TCM teaches that to achieve good Yin and Yang there must be a balanced relationship between all five elements. Concerning the five elements in the human body, they are all connected by the Meridian System.
The Meridian System
All parts of the body are related to the five elements, and share that relationship through meridian lines. The Meridian System is a non-tangible system that distributes Qi (positive energy), Blood and Bodily Fluids throughout the human body. It was found that by stimulating different acupuncture points along the meridian lines, relief would be felt elsewhere. The use of acupuncture along with yin and yang and five element theories helped form part of the basics in TCM and is still practiced today.
Acupuncture
The use of bamboo and stone needles for the use of acupuncture also dates back to the Stone Age and some interesting theories of its development have immerged. For example: warriors who were wounded in battle noticed pain conducted to different parts of the body and the remission of pain in other parts. There are 365 acupuncture points in the body, all connected by meridian lines that help the flow of qi, blood and bodily fluids throughout the body. If there is a blockage or imbalance along those lines then acupuncture can help relieve and open them back up and restore balance back to the body.
Traditional Chinese Medicine has been developing for thousands of years and is a very big topic, it has proven to be a tried a test way of treating human ailments though a holistic approach.
English to Chinese: Shou Mei Tea 寿眉茶 General field: Other Detailed field: Food & Drink
Source text - English Often when writing these posts I do so whilst enjoying a cup of tea, sometimes I’ll find any excuse to enjoy a good brew. One of my all-time favourites is a relatively inexpensive old white tea called Shou Mei Tea or Longevity Tea. Like wine tea can also age, quite often, in my opinion improving its flavour. I’m very much an Oolong or Red Tea person so this Shou Mei really suits my palate. Shou Mei has a bold taste and quite aromatic, furthermore I feel this is quite a dry tea, leaving your mouth feeling somewhat cleansed.
Because it is a white tea it doesn’t go through the same process as other varieties. The leaves are harvested and placed under the sun to naturally dry. Due to its natural oxidisation process the leaves are left dark in colour and bold in flavour. The leaves are typically more mature leaves, being picked later than other white teas, the leaves are often multi-coloured with fine white hair on the underside. It’s considered a lower grade tea but if you like oolong tea then you will really enjoy Shou Mei tea.
White tea was originally used for its medicinal benefits rather as a refreshing beverage. Shou Mei is rich in antioxidants and for those sensitive to caffeine, Shou Mei has next to none, making it a good evening tea. This Fujian tea is a super tea, it will help prevent cardiovascular diseases being said lower blood pressure, lower bad cholesterol, regulate sugar levels and improve blood circulation. It is especially good for diabetics and people at risk of heart conditions, but I’m not a doctor, I’m just going off hearsay for those ones.
This tea will improve your immune system, it reduces stomach acidity and aids digestion. By cleaning out your digestive tract it will also aid in losing weight, but who am I kidding all tea is going to help in losing weight. Another great thing about Shou Mei in that it contains fluoride, I’m not saying a cup of Shou Mei can replace brushing but it’s probably why your mouth feels cleansed after drinking it.
I like this tea, and I prefer it as a biscuit because I think it helps the tea mature and keep the leaves soft when steeped. Don’t over steep this tea as it will lose its sweetness and become bitter, you have been warned.
Translation - Chinese 我经常在写博客文章的时候喜欢喝一杯茶，有时我会找个借口来享受一杯好茶。我的最喜欢的茶之一是一个老白茶所谓寿眉茶。有时候茶是跟葡萄酒一样的，它越成熟味道越浓郁，对我来说，老白茶比普通的白茶的口味更好一点儿。因为我是比较喜欢喝乌龙喝红茶的人，所以寿眉茶特别合适我。由于其天然抗氧化功效工艺过程树叶变成黑暗的颜色和有粗体的风味。这所以寿眉茶让你的嘴里面很干，是因为我觉得是一个比较洗涤的茶。
因为它是白色的茶，所以它没有经过其他品种相同的进程。它的叶子收成了以后马上放在太阳下自然的干。平常寿眉茶的叶子是比别的白茶叶子更成熟，收成比别的白茶过一会儿。它的叶子常常是彩色还有下面应该有很小细细的毛。有些人认为寿眉茶的档次是比较低的，但是我自己觉得如果你是个喜欢喝乌龙茶的人你也可能喜欢喝寿眉茶。
原来与其是一个清凉饮料，白茶宁可作为一种药。寿眉茶是充满了抗氧化剂的，还有对于那些对咖啡因敏感人，它几乎没有咖啡因，所以是一个很好晚上的茶。这福建的茶真棒，它将有助于防止心血管疾病正在说降低血压、 降低胆固醇、 调节血糖水平和改善血液循环。虽然我不是一位医生，但是我听说这种茶为了糖尿病患者和有心脏疾病的风险的人很有利。
这种茶将提高你的免疫系统，更何况它可以减少胃酸分泌和帮助消化。因为它把消化道清理干净，所以他可能帮忙人们减肥。还有另一个寿眉茶的好处是它含有大量的氟化物。我不是说你不用刷牙，只是对你的嘴里面很有益.
我很喜欢这个茶，此外我觉得在饼中形成叶子会成熟得更好并且保持叶子的更软。因为它将会失去它的甜度然后变成变苦，你已经被警告，千万不要超过陡峻这种茶。
More
Less
Experience
Years of experience: 9. Registered at ProZ.com: Jan 2015.
To whom it may concern:
My name is Mark Bell. I recently completed a Bachelor of Languages majoring in Chinese and Political Science at the University of New England in Australia. I have had much experience interacting with Chinese, in particular within the Chinese education system. I have taught and tutored English to Chinese students of all ages. Most of my experience has been in interpreting and proof reading, now I am branching into direct translating Chinese to English and English to Chinese. Therefore I would be very eager to take on a translating role for your company.
My translating rates follow the average rates according to ProZ.com, USD $0.10 per word. The link to my ProZ.com Profile is http://www.proz.com/profile/2015959. If you would like to see some of my work please go to my web page at https://fluidinterpretations.wordpress.com. Alternatively you may email me at [email protected].
Expertise