A multidimensional examination of AI translation and human translation from the perspective of cultural translation theory: A case study of Mount Tai cultural texts
文化翻译理论视角下AI翻译与人工翻译的多维审视——以泰山文化类文本为例

摘要

泰山文化作为民族文化的重要组成部分，内涵丰富且源远流长。当前，以豆包和DeepSeek为代表的AI翻译为其研究与传播提供了新路径。本文基于文化翻译理论对泰山文化类文本的AI译文与人工译文进行多维审视。作者围绕文化维、语言维、交际维三个维度进行对比分析，指出AI翻译与人工翻译在理解和传达泰山文化内涵方面的优势与不足，并据此提出建议。本文认为在泰山文化类文本英译中，AI翻译在理解原文和流畅性方面表现较好，但在文化内涵翻译和语言灵活性方面人工翻译仍然不可代替。因此，作者认为应当结合AI翻译高效率和人工翻译高质量的优势，促进泰山文化的研究与国际化传播。

Abstract

As an essential component of national culture, Mount Tai culture boasts profound connotations and a time-honored legacy. Currently, AI translation represented by Doubao and DeepSeek has provided new pathways for its research and dissemination. Based on cultural translation theory, this paper conducts a multidimensional examination of AI-generated translations and human translations of Mount Tai cultural texts. Through comparative analysis across three dimensions - cultural dimension, linguistic dimension, communicative dimension - the author identifies the strengths and limitations of AI translation versus human translation in comprehending and conveying the cultural connotations of Mount Tai, while proposing corresponding suggestions. The study concludes that in English translation of Mount Tai cultural texts, AI translation demonstrates advantages in source text comprehension and linguistic fluency, yet human translation remains irreplaceable in rendering cultural connotations and language flexibility. Therefore, the author advocates combining the high efficiency of AI translation with the superior quality of human translation to facilitate the research and international dissemination of Mount Tai culture.