EQUIVALENCE OF LEGAL TERMINOLOGY IN CHINESE–UZBEK LEGAL TEXT TRANSLATION: A TRANSLATION PRACTICE REPORT
Keywords:
Chinese–Uzbek translation, legal terminology, equivalence, functional equivalence, criminal law, translation strategiesAbstract
This study investigates the equivalence of legal terminology in Chinese–Uzbek translation. Focusing on a case study of a Chinese criminal judgment, it analyzes procedural, substantive, and institutional terms to identify challenges caused by linguistic, conceptual, and systemic differences. The study applies formal, dynamic, and functional equivalence theories to evaluate effective translation strategies, including descriptive translation, borrowing, and functional adaptation. Findings highlight the importance of combining linguistic expertise with legal knowledge to achieve accurate, consistent, and legally valid translations between Chinese and Uzbek.
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