Xiangqing Wei
List of John Benjamins publications in which Xiangqing Wei is involved.
Journal
ISSN 0929-9971 | E‑ISSN 1569‑9994
2023 A usage-based diachronic study of translated terminology: Exemplified by the translated term 资本化 ( zibenhua , capitalisation/capitalise) Terminology 29:1, pp. 103–132 | Article
The essential attributes and pragmatic features of terms are reflected in their actual use. The diachronic dimension of terminology use has become a major concern in recent decades; however, few considerations are given to the use of translated terminology. In this paper, we report on a… read more
2023 From “three doors” to “one revolving door”: Extending the Theory of Doors for a cross-lingual study of the concept of violence in English and Chinese language and culture Terminology 29:1, pp. 133–161 | Article
The Theory of Doors (Cabré 2003) has been well established in the academia of terminology worldwide. Many follow-up terminology studies draw on the analytical framework of this theory, namely the linguistic, cognitive, and communicative dimensions of a terminological unit. This theory provides a… read more
2020 Multidimensionality, dynamicity, and complexity: A reconsideration of the functions of metaphorical terms Terminology 26:2, pp. 237–264 | Article
With the cognitive shift since the 1990s, metaphorical terms have become a recurrent theme in terminological studies. However, how they actually function in science communication has not been fully explored. The issue becomes more pressing today since the exponential expansion of knowledge has… read more
2019 Translating ancient Chinese legal works: A contextualized narrative approach Babel 65:5, pp. 633–647 | Article
The notion of narrative is a very productive concept in many disciplines, and it has been introduced and applied effectively in translation studies, where the specific narrative typology and narrative features are drawn and outlined. Based on the understanding of translation and the analysis of… read more
2018 Conceptualization and theorization of terminology translation in humanities and social sciences: Some reflections on NUTermBank development Terminology 24:2, pp. 262–288 | Article
In recent decades, the scope of terminology research has been extended. The peculiarities and complexities of terminology are further ascertained by the exploration into the practice of terminology translation in the field of humanities and social sciences. The cultural functions that… read more