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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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The story in Chinese translation

I've only read the story in Chinese translation.

... the Chinese version of the story.

Hi,

Do both of the above convey a similar idea? Thanks.
  

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A version is a freer rendition than a translation.

  • A version is a freer rendition than a translation.
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A version is a freer rendition than a translation.
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AngliholicDo both of the above convey a similar idea?
Not really.

the Chinese version of the story can mean the Chinese interpretation of the event or incident. That's not at all what the first sentence says.

For example, take some incident involving conflicts between Taiwan and China. You can get the Taiwanese version of the story;

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