Research on the Effect and Strategy Optimization of Artificial Intelligence in the Translation of the Classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine Spiritual Pivot

Xiaofei Wei; Xuejuan Guan

doi:10.62177/chst.v3i1.1163

Authors

Xiaofei Wei Shandong Vocational and Technical University of International Studies
Xuejuan Guan Shandong Vocational and Technical University of International Studies

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/chst.v3i1.1163

Keywords:

AI Translation, TCM Classics, Spiritual Pivot, English Translation Effect, Strategy Optimization

Abstract

With the widespread application of artificial intelligence(AI) in translation, AI translation tools have provided new approaches for the English translation of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM) classics. Nevertheless, the performance of AI in translating TCM classics—especially those containing unique cultural concepts and terminology—remains to be verified. Taking selected classic chapters of Spiritual Pivot as the research object, this study adopts DeepSeek, an accessible and user-friendly AI translation tool, to generate English versions, which are then compared with human-translated texts to identify the strengths and limitations of AI in assisting TCM classic translation. By integrating the criteria for TCM classic translation and general principles of translation, this research pinpoints feasible directions for improving AI-generated translations and proposes targeted, practical optimization strategies. The findings aim to offer references for the future practice of AI-assisted English translation of TCM classics and facilitate the international communication of TCM culture.

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