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Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine ›› 2009, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (8): 794-796.doi: 10.3736/jcim20090817

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Discussion on improper English translation of formula names in traditional Chinese medicine

 Ji-chang Jianga,Jia-gang Denga,Shu-lan Yangb   

  1. a Faculty of International Education, Guangxi Traditional Chinese Medical University, Nanning 530001, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
    b Endeavour College of Natural Medicine,Melbourne 3000,Australia
  • Received:2009-03-03 Accepted:2009-06-22 Online:2009-08-20 Published:2009-08-15
  • Contact: Ji-chang Jiang E-mail:jiangjichang@163.com

Key words: Prescriptions (traditional Chinese drug), Culture, Translation, English

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