Translation of kernel concepts should follow the essential principle of coherence and focus on the inherent relationships among the propositions as a system. Theoretical foundations such as Quine’s “web of belief”and Davidson’s coherence theory of truth provide a robust linguistic philosophical basis for examining the “truth ” in coherent translation practices. In his work The Thought of Chang Tsai (1020-1077), Ira E. Kasoff meticulously adheres to the principle of coherence, focusing on the key concepts of the Guanzhong School. Through systematic compilation and comprehensive analysis, the author maintains a continuous and coherent vision. By threading the ideas through the lenses of rationalism and the theory of Qi, the translation underscores the internal consistency of these concepts. Furthermore, by tracing the historical lineage and comparing them with contemporaneous philosophies, the work highlights the evolutionary inheritance of these ideas. As an exemplary case of Neo-Confucianism in translation, The Thought of Chang Tsai (1020-1077) offers a model for the cross-cultural interpretation of classical Chinese philosophical concepts.