Semantic Dredging in the English Translation of Moved by Scholars' not Meeting with Good Fortune

Abstract

 The functions of annotation in the paratext are very diverse and flexible. Semantic dredging is the most basic and common function of annotation. It undertakes the interpretation of the meaning of the original text, and tries to make cross-cultural, cross racial and cross background readers understand the original meaning in their own way of thinking. Moved by scholars' not meeting with good fortune is a work of ancient Chinese dynasties with rich literary meaning and extensive content. It is not only a challenge for English readers, but also a difficulty for Chinese readers. Therefore, it is very necessary to dredge the semantics of the paratext.