Translation and Social Ideological Trends in the Late Qing Dynasty

As a social and cultural activity, translation to some extent is the “barometer” of social, ideological trends, activities are greatly influenced restricted by movements. In last years Qing Dynasty, four movements happened subsequently, i.e., “the movement using barbarians’ skills deal with barbarians”, enforcing army enriching country”, carrying out constitutional reforms” enlightening people”. Translation as an essential representation in late Dynasty reflected theme saving country organizations, subjects, selections original texts.