Analysis of Translation of the Public Signs at the Scenic Spots Featuring TCM Culture

Internationalization of the public signs contributes significantly to the popularization and the image-building of the city. Investigation of several scenic spots shows that there is much room for improvement for the translation of the public signs. The problems are revealed in the research, translation principles for public sign is discussed, and tentative suggestion is provided with consideration of the characteristics of the TCM text, which may provide a reference for standardization of translation of public signs. Key words: Translation; Public sign; Chinese medical culture