Modern Social Science Research

This paper aims to comprehensively and deeply explore the history, notable characteristics, extensive impacts, and far-reaching significance of the Chinese translation of Western scientific and technological literature during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The research meticulously analyzes the multidimensional aspects of scientific and technological translation activities during this historical period, revealing that the translation endeavors of this era not only extensively covered multiple key disciplinary fields such as astronomy, geography, and medicine but were also a cultural achievement jointly promoted by missionaries and Chinese local scholars. Through the flexible application of various translation strategies and methods, including literal translation, free translation, and compilation, these translation activities greatly facilitated in-depth exchanges and integration between Chinese and Western scientific and technological cultures. These meticulously translated Western scientific and technological texts not only effectively promoted the progress and development of Chinas scientific and technological endeavors at that time, broadening the scientific horizons of the Chinese people, but also enriched the connotation and extension of Chinese culture, injecting new vitality and elements into it. More profoundly, these translations had an immeasurable impact on Chinas modern scientific and technological revolution and modernization process, laying a solid foundation for Chinas scientific and technological progress and civilizational development. They possess significant historical value and practical significance.

Ming and Qing Dynasties; Scientific and Technological Literature; E-C Translation