Definition

1. Noun:
   • Translator: A person who translates written text from one language (the source language) into another (the target language). This term is primarily used for someone who translates books, articles, documents, or other substantial written works.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Ông ấy là một dịch giả nổi tiếng, chuyên dịch tiểu thuyết Pháp sang tiếng Việt. (He is a famous translator, specializing in translating French novels into Vietnamese.)
  • Tên của dịch giả được in trên bìa sách. (The translator's name is printed on the book cover.)
  • Công việc của một dịch giả đòi hỏi sự chính xác và am hiểu văn hóa. (A translator's work requires accuracy and cultural understanding.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "dịch giả" traditionally and formally refers to a literary or professional translator of written works. It carries a connotation of expertise and artistry, often associated with published works.
• In modern, broader usage, it can sometimes be used for translators of other media, such as subtitles for films, but the core association remains with written text.

Variants and Related Words

• Biên dịch viên (n): A formal term for a translator, often used in professional or corporate contexts (e.g., in a translation company).
• Phiên dịch viên (n): An interpreter (a person who translates spoken language orally).
• Dịch thuật (n): The field or act of translation.

Synonyms

• Translator: The direct equivalent, a person who translates written text.
• Transcriber: While not a perfect synonym, it is related in the context of converting text from one form to another, though typically within the same language.

Related Terms and Notes

• "Dịch giả" vs. "Phiên dịch viên": A key distinction in Vietnamese. "Dịch giả" works with written text. "Phiên dịch viên" is an interpreter who works with spoken language in real-time (e.g., in meetings, conferences).
• The historical note "(cũ)" in the Vietnamese-Vietnamese reference indicates that the term "dịch giả" is a more classical or formal word for "người dịch" (the person who translates).

noun

1. translator