The “Golden Ratio” proposition in translation practice: a TBC approach
by ZHOU Lingshun & ZHOU Yike
Foreign Language Learning Theory and Practice ›› 2025, Vol. 198 ›› Issue (6) : 71.
The “Golden Ratio” proposition in translation practice: a TBC approach
This paper addresses the proposition of the “Golden Ratio” in translation practice, which has been proposed by some scholars from the perspective of translator behavior criticism (TBC) theory. It delves into several issues, including the relationship between “truth-seeking” and “utility-attaining” as opposed to “dead translation” and “creativity,” the maintenance of a dynamic balance between “truth-seeking” and “utility-attaining,” and the establishment of the “Golden Ratio” range in translation practice. The Golden Ratio is a metaphor for the optimal state of translation. It is a theoretical issue related to translation practice and falls within the scope of translation criticism. This paper lays the foundation for objectively conducting translation criticism and reasonably enhancing translation practice. It also strengthens the component of guiding translation practice and translation criticism practice in the development of translator behavior criticism theory.
translation practice / the “golden ratio” / translator behavior criticism / translation behavior studies / translation criticism