ArticleTranslation Theories and Skills http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.10.014
Evaluation of Technical Translation Quality in Engineering Documents—A Multidimensional Framework
Xinyong Li1, Hongyang Jin2, Zixuan Guo3,*
1School of Economics and Law, Energy Economics Class 241, Shenyang Institute of Engineering, Shenyang 110136, Liaoning, Chi-na.
2School of Electrical Engineering, Shenyang Institute of Engineering, Shenyang 110136, Liaoning, China.
3Department of Foreign Language Instruction, Shenyang Institute of Engineering, Shenyang 110136, Liaoning, China.
*Corresponding author: Zixuan Guo
Published: October 31, 2025
Abstract
This study presents a comprehensive evaluation of English translations of Chinese engineering technical standards and documents, addressing the critical need for high-quality technical translation in global engineering projects. By analyzing multiple real-world cases from various engineering domains, including civil, hydraulic, and transportation engineering, We identify common challenges in technical terminology, syntactic structure, and cultural adaptation. A multidimensional evaluation framework is proposed, integrating theoretical perspectives from translation studies, corpus linguistics, and specialist-communicative translation analysis. Our findings indicate that while machine translation technologies have advanced significantly, human oversight remains essential for ensuring accuracy and reliability in technical translations. The research concludes with practical strategies for improving translation quality through standardized terminolo-gy management, context-aware processing, and hybrid human-AI collaboration models. This research contributes to the ongoing effort to enhance the internationalization of Chinese engineering standards and facilitate cross-border engineering collaboration.
Keyword
Technical translation; engineering standards; translation quality assessment; Chi-nese-English translation; functional equivalence
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Evaluation of Technical Translation Quality in Engineering Documents—A Multidimensional Framework
How to cite this paper: Xinyong Li, Hongyang Jin, Zixuan Guo. (2025). Evaluation of Technical Translation Quality in Engineering Documents—A Multidimensional Framework. Translation and Foreign Language Learning, 1(3), 480-486.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/tfll.2025.10.014