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With the advance of "cultural turn", the cultural elements involved in translation activities have become a rising concern in translation studies. As for the translation of a literary work from an underprivileged culture into a dominant one, this type of cross-cultural communication is deeply affected by postcolonialism. In light of postcolonial theory, translation not only serves as a tool for colonization, but also a medium of resisting and interfering with colonial culture. The translation strategies adopted by the translator reveals his/her subjectivity and stance. Furthermore, the translation product can pave the way for equal and effective communication between countries. Based on the framework of postcolonial translation theory, this study sets out to determine the hybridity nature of the Julia Lovell's English version of Xi You Ji from three aspects: linguistic features, culture and literary norms. It finds out that Lovell's dual identity has drastically affected her employment of strategies. Lovell's version promotes the positive image of Chinese culture, more importantly, it is of great significance in dispelling cultural hegemony and spreading Chinese culture.
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