Translation & Dialect
Transcription rules, dialect annotations, English translation conventions.
Translation and Dialect
Transcription Rules
Transcripts are verbatim, with spoken language left unpolished; pauses and emotional cues are noted in brackets.
Dialect Notes
Dialect terms for processes, tools, and materials are entered into the dialect glossary, with pronunciation and English equivalents noted.
Standards for English Translation
Proper nouns are translated consistently according to the glossary:
| Chinese | English |
|---|---|
| 宣笔 | Xuan Brush |
| 花砖 | Huazhuan (decorative brick) |
| 木榨油 | Wooden-press oil |
| 皖南 | Southern Anhui |
| 非遗 | Intangible Cultural Heritage |
Machine-translated entries are labelled "machine translation", and readers are welcome to point out errors.