Modern Social Science Research

This study, grounded in the perspective of Knowledge Translation Studies, takes the translation of Chinese cultural core terms as its research object. Employing a method that combines theoretical analysis with case studies, it systematically examines the discursive barriers encountered during their translation process. The research aims to transcend the mere paradigm of "linguistic transfer" and achieve a deeper level of "knowledge dissemination and acceptance." The findings reveal that these discursive barriers are primarily rooted in three dimensions: conceptual asymmetry, conflicting interpretive frameworks, and ideological filtering. To address this issue, the paper proposes four strategies for knowledge bridging: 1) in-depth interpretation and creative transformation; 2) a combination of translation and annotation with paratextual construction; 3) contextual supplementation and discursive collaboration; and 4) hierarchical differentiation and dynamic correspondence. It is hoped that this study will provide theoretical reference and practical pathways for enhancing the effectiveness of international communication within the Chinese discourse system.

Knowledge translation studies; Translating; Cultural core terms; Discursive barriers; Bridging strategies; International communication