Sijin Xian
"False Friends" in English-Chinese Translation
False friends, or faux amis, are words in different languages that look or sound similar but have different meanings. For example, in...
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Sijin Xian
- Jan 1
- 5 min
2022 in Review: Mindset Shifts That Paid Off
“Are you ready?” “No.” “Tell me when you are, okay?” “Okay.” . . . “How about now? Are you ready?” “No.” “Well, it’s already done.” This...
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Sijin Xian
- Nov 30, 2022
- 4 min
Nuances of the Native Speaker Principle
Earlier this month, six years after receiving my English-to-Chinese translation certification from the American Translators Association,...
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Sijin Xian
- Oct 31, 2022
- 3 min
Think Translation Is Easy? These Mistakes Beg to Differ
In my recent presentation at the 63rd annual conference of the American Translators Association, I discussed four cornerstones of viewer...
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Sijin Xian
- Sep 30, 2022
- 2 min
Sijin to Present at ATA's 63rd Annual Conference
I'm so excited to share that on October 15, I'll present a session at the 63rd annual conference of the American Translators Association...
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Sijin Xian
- Aug 31, 2022
- 4 min
Five Signs of a Good Translator (That Are Beyond Translation)
If you've read my guidebook How to Vet Translators (sign up on my homepage to get your complimentary copy if you haven't), you know it's...
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Sijin Xian
- Jul 30, 2022
- 6 min
Common Translation Terms Explained
Ah, jargon. The arcane yet necessary evil of every industry. When looking for or working with a translator, you may encounter some...
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Sijin Xian
- Jun 30, 2022
- 4 min
Three Common Challenges in Creating Quality Translation
When it comes to professional services, the need for credentials, experience, and expertise is self-explanatory for some. We hire...
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Sijin Xian
- May 31, 2022
- 4 min
Five Editing Tips from a Professional Translator
You might be familiar with the saying that there are no good writers, only good editors, as it takes rounds of tweaking and tinkering to...
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Sijin Xian
- Apr 27, 2022
- 5 min
Translation as a Profession: My Presentation at Montgomery College
Last month, I had the great pleasure of joining my colleagues Farah and Jennifer as a panelist for the "Translation as a Profession"...
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Sijin Xian
- Mar 30, 2022
- 2 min
Getting a Certified Translation
Whether you're an international student applying for American schools, a new immigrant going through the process with USCIS, or a...
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Sijin Xian
- Feb 28, 2022
- 5 min
Five Tips for a Successful Translation Project
Having your text translated into another language that you're not familiar with can be a daunting endeavor, especially if it's your first...
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Sijin Xian
- Jan 22, 2022
- 6 min
Simplified vs. Traditional Chinese and How They Relate to Mandarin and Cantonese
So you want to translate your text into Chinese. Hiring a Chinese translation service seems to be the next step. Easy, right? That is,...
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