Southernjohn Posted December 4, 2007 at 02:47 PM Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 at 02:47 PM Hi- I am translating something for a company, and in their company description they put forth this management "motto" : "以人为本,精简节约,创新高效" 管理方法 I was wondering if anyone had some helpful suggestions for making this sound good in translation. I get the meaning of course, but I am never certain how to best translate these kinds of mottos. My own inclination is to translate it as simply as possible: something like "People first. Cut costs. Innovate." But I fear I am cutting out too much. Thanks in advance for any help. I really appreciate it. southernjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted December 4, 2007 at 03:21 PM Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 at 03:21 PM Perhaps you could consider something like - People Economy Creativity Efficiency PECE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han-tiger Posted December 5, 2007 at 03:09 PM Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 at 03:09 PM 以人为本 people-centered / people-oriented 精简节约 simplification & economization 创新高效 innovation & efficiency Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernjohn Posted December 5, 2007 at 03:13 PM Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 at 03:13 PM Thanks Han-tiger but the difficulty here isn't the meaning, but writing an acceptable english translation. I like Skylee's approach and I will suggest it to the client. An acronym of some kind could be an effective way to translate this sort of Chinese motto. Of course.. you have to explain the acronym, but the end effect is similar. Anyway, discussion with client will be necessary. southernjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han-tiger Posted December 6, 2007 at 01:08 AM Report Share Posted December 6, 2007 at 01:08 AM That can be very difficult. I just showed you a direct translation. Maybe it is good to make some alteration or adjustment of these mottos first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Higgins Posted December 9, 2007 at 02:01 PM Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 at 02:01 PM 以人为本 people-centered / people-oriented 精简节约 simplification & economization 创新高效 innovation & efficiency That's already very good and DIRECT translation already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernjohn Posted December 9, 2007 at 02:14 PM Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2007 at 02:14 PM yes yes I know. But I was looking for advice at making this a more copy-friendly motto. An "exact" translation is easy. southernjohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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