Translation Challenges in Chinese Business letters: A Study of Vietnamese Students Majoring in Chinese

Abstract

Business Chinese is an important subject in the undergraduate training programs for students majoring in  Chinese at Vietnamese universities. In particular, the translation of  Chinese business letters into Vietnamese is a key area  of study with high practical relevance. This article uses a combination of survey methods, quantitative and qualitative analyses of student translation exercises, to identify the existing problems in translating Chinese business letters into Vietnamese by Chinese-major students. Based on these findings, the study proposes ideas to improve the quality of translation and enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning Chinese in Vietnam.