A Study on the Translation of Words in Zhang Peiji's English Translation of Modern Chinese Prose under the Guidance of Skopos Theory

Prose, as a literary type, possesses an irreplaceable position in both Chinese and western works. prose has attracted numerous experts who devote themselves to the spread of it. As outstanding translator China, Zhang Peiji spent most his life devoting Chinese-English translation theoretical research. His four-volume Selected Modern Essays been well received by learners foreign scholars for its clever use words, vivid language expressive force. Since version was published, many have researched it from various aspects, but their researches generally start textual level sentence level. The study vocabulary is not deep enough. They do systematically explore features words Peiji's translation, are still in-depth enough terms analysis skills. Word great relationship with improvement quality version. Therefore, this paper, based on three principles Skopos Theory Translation proposed Vermeer, studied Peiji’ s techniques used them, analyzed purpose effect realized. shows that theory practical significance guiding practice prose. At same time, different skills need be chosen translating achieve wants achieve, which can reference beneficial culture.