As the internationalization of China continues to accelerate, Lanzhou, as the hub city of the northwest region, is also increasing its internationalization process, attracting many foreigners to live here. The public transportation system is an important part of the city, and the standardization of the English translation of its public signs not only affects convenience of foreigners’ travel, but also has a bearing on the image and future development of Lanzhou. This thesis focuses on the English translation of public signs of Lanzhou’s public transportation system from the perspective of Skopos theory. Through on-site research on Lanzhou’s hub stations and busy areas, the author collects a large number of public signs materials, analyzes the existing problems, discusses how to improve the translation quality under the guidance of Skopos theory, and summarizes some strategies for translation of public signs.

Bo Fan. A Study on the English Translation of Public Signs of Lanzhou Public Transportation System from the Perspective of Skopos Theory. Academic Journal of Humanities & Social Sciences (2024) Vol. 7, Issue 4: 136-143. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJHSS.2024.070422.

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