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A Review of Chapter 4 of The Translator's Guide to Chinglish

Chapter 4 of The Translator's Guide to Chinglish discusses the problem of "Saying the Same Thing Twice" in Chinglish. It shows that this problem is common in translations, where ideas are needlessly repeated, wasting readers' time and making the text less clear.

I was surprised to find how often I had unknowingly repeated ideas in my writing. For instance, writing "we must practice economy and reduce unnecessary expenditures" is saying the same thing twice. After reading this chapter, I've learned to be more aware of such repetitions.

The chapter provides practical ways to deal with this issue, like finding further meaning in the original text, deleting redundant words, or changing the wording. These methods are really useful. Now, when I revise my translations, I look for repeated ideas and use these techniques to make my writing more concise and easier to read. It's an important lesson that has already improved my writing.

A Review of Chapter 5 of The Translator's Guide to Chinglish

Chapter 5 of The Translator's Guide to Chinglish focuses on "Repeated References to the Same Thing" in Chinglish texts. It points out that unnecessary repetition of ideas can make the writing seem cumbersome and less engaging.

Before reading this chapter, I didn't pay much attention to how often I repeated the same thing in my writing. I would use the full name of an object or concept multiple times, thinking it was more clear. But this chapter shows that in English, there are better ways to handle repeated references. For example, we can use pronouns, shorten the expressions, or use summary nouns.

The examples in the chapter are very practical. They clearly demonstrate how to identify and correct such repetitions. Now I understand that using these methods can make my writing more concise and fluent. It not only makes the text easier to read but also improves the overall quality of my writing. This chapter has given me useful tools to enhance my English writing skills.