A Corpus-Based Study on China English in the English Translation of Tao Te Ching

This study aims to examine the features of China English in translation Chinese classics by comparing two versions Tao Te Ching based on corpus data. Of versions, one was translated a well-known translator—Xu Yuanchong, and other an American sinologist—Arthur Waley. found that Xu’s indicates more compared with Waley’s according three major aspects. First, is concise, employing fewer words translate Ching. Second, version clauses clear sentences. Third, paratactic nature reflected translation, which has content less cohesiveness. reveals characteristics texts partly fills research gaps regarding quantitative this field.