Yumeng Liu,  Linxi Zhang

Linxi Zhang

April, 2026

Eco-Translatology, English translation of Zang-fu organs, International dissemination of TCM.

This paper explores the theoretical foundations and practical approaches to translating TCM Zang-fu terminology into English through the lens of Eco-Translatology. Using the framework of “three-dimensional transformation”—linguistic, cultural, and communicative—Eco-Translatology examines how translators make adaptive choices within the translation ecosystem, balancing terminological accuracy, cultural connotations, and communicative effectiveness. The study suggests that Eco-Translatology offers systematic theoretical support for the English translation of TCM terminology, encouraging translators to preserve the cultural essence of TCM while fostering an effective academic and communicative environment in cross-cultural dissemination.

© 2026, the Authors. Published by ISCCAC

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