1 Introduction

The field of translation research is constantly expanding, and Liu Xiaofeng's theory of "copyless translation" has injected new vitality into the discipline. As an implicit translation behavior, the act of translating without a script has long been marginalized, but it occupies an important position in Chinese translation practice. This phenomenon reflects the complexity of cross-cultural communication and the limitations of traditional translation theories. As a special practice of cross linguistic and cross-cultural writing, non original translation has important theoretical value and practical significance. In the context of the "going global" strategy of Chinese culture, in-depth research on copyless translation has reference significance for translation theory and practice. This article aims to explore the development trajectory and significance of uncensored translation from both historical and contemporary perspectives, providing new ideas for translation theory innovation and practical improvement.

Definition and Evolution of the Concept of Unpublished Translation

Deeply explored the evolution and diversified understanding of translation concepts. Traditionally, translation has been seen as the activity of converting a single source text into a target language text. However, with the deepening of research, the "rewriting school" has emerged, which believes that translation is the rewriting of the original text, including faithful and unfaithful conversions. This viewpoint expands translation activities into a dual process of "translation" and "rewriting", enriching translation research. However, both the "traditionalists" and the "rewrites" are based on a single original text. The chapter further introduces the new phenomenon of "copyless translation", which is characterized by the target language text being based on multiple source language texts, and the conversion part is not comprehensive, mainly completed through "writing". The characteristics of "no original translation" include the lack of a single original text, the unique relationship between "translation" and "writing", and the non local association between language and objects. The executor of 'no book translation' is the 'translator', whose activities include interlingual conversion based on multiple base books and writing based on their own cognition. In the process of 'copyless translation', 'writing' is the main purpose and 'translation' is the means. This concept provides a new perspective for translation studies, promoting new thinking on translation objectives, principles, methods, functions, and limitations.

3 Historical Review of Unpublished Translation

The historical origins of uncensored translation can be traced back to the early stages of Chinese translation practice, and its development trajectory can be divided into two parts: historical facts review and theoretical evolution. In the process of reviewing historical facts, it was found through the examination of historical texts that non original translations were presented in different forms in different historical periods, such as the works of Faxian, Xuanzang, and Yijing, which contained a large amount of translated content based on multiple original versions. The works of Western missionaries in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, as well as the works of intellectuals in the late Qing and early Republic of China, also reflect the characteristics of uncensored translation. Since the 20th century, books introducing Western ideas, education, and technology have often included translations and commentaries on Western perspectives, which can be seen as another form of uncensored translation. At the same time, many non Chinese works on Chinese culture, known as "foreign language writing texts related to China" or "Sinological works", have played an important role in the dissemination of Chinese culture overseas. Since the 21st century, these texts have been translated into Chinese, providing rich examples of non Chinese translation.

The current significance of translating without a copy

Unpublished translation has important practical significance in the context of globalization and the "going global" strategy of Chinese culture, which is reflected in three aspects: firstly, it promotes innovative research on local translation practices and theories in China, inherits and develops traditional Chinese translation theories, such as Wang Hongyin's concept of "Unpublished Back Translation" and Liu Xiaofeng's expansion of the scope of "Unpublished Translation". Secondly, the translation without original text conforms to the needs of China's local translation practice and theory. By analyzing the works of Western scholars on Chinese culture, we can gain a deeper understanding of their goals, principles, methods, and functions, providing materials for innovation in China's local translation practice and theoretical research. For example, the innovative translation of Chinese proprietary terms in academic works demonstrates the flexibility and creativity of copyless translation in dealing with cultural proprietary terms. Finally, uncensored translation plays a role in building a new bridge for the exchange of translation practices and theories between China and foreign countries. Through in-depth research on uncensored translation works, we can understand the essence of Western thinking logic, and on this basis, carefully draw on and apply this logic, effectively enhancing the influence of Chinese culture on the international stage. For example, by analyzing the narrative structure and expression methods in Western academic works, it can be seen that copyless translation not only involves language conversion, but also relates to the conversion of thinking patterns and cultural logic, providing effective strategies for cross-cultural communication.

5 Conclusion

As an original concept proposed by Chinese scholars, the concept of non original translation focuses on fragmented cross lingual conversion based on multiple source language texts, opening up a new field for translation research. This concept has a long history in the history of Chinese translation, from Buddhist scripture translation to technological translation, and then to cultural input, each period has its unique characteristics of non textual translation. In the context of globalization, the practical significance of studying non authentic translation has become increasingly prominent, which helps to comprehensively grasp the existing Chinese discourse system in the West, deeply understand translation motivations, strategies, and communication acceptance, and provide support for constructing and disseminating the voice of China. The study of uncensored translation is not only of academic significance, but also a practical theoretical exploration. By analyzing logical transformation, cultural adaptation, and innovative expression, it provides effective strategies and methods for the international dissemination of Chinese culture, which helps to better adapt to the cognitive habits and expectations of international audiences while maintaining the essence of Chinese culture.